Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor

About the role

Reporting to the EHS Manager in Services, the EHS Advisor within GE Vernova's Onshore Wind team supports the safe and sustainable delivery of renewable energy during operational service activities. The role develops, implements and maintains EHS systems and programs across multiple wind farm service sites, ensuring compliance with local legislation, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and internal management systems. Travel between sites is required, and remote technical EHS support is provided where needed.

Key responsibilities

• EHS and compliance governance: implement the EHS management system, maintain compliance with legislation, standards and permits, and support environmental licensing and reporting
• Take part in environmental monitoring (waste, water, air, spill prevention) and prepare supporting documentation and reports
• Safety and risk management: conduct site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments, assist incident investigations and root cause analysis, and support toolbox talks, pre-start briefings and job safety analyses
• Training and awareness: deliver EHS training and awareness sessions for employees and contractors, and coach continuous improvement
• Environmental and sustainability initiatives: support the environmental and sustainability strategy, waste reduction, water conservation and carbon footprint initiatives
• Reporting and metrics: collect and report EHS KPIs and leading metrics, maintain records, support EHS dashboards, audits and management reviews

Required profile

• Diploma of Work Health and Safety (WHS) or technical equivalent, or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years' experience in an EHS role in construction, energy or renewable energy
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Ability to obtain GWO certification
• Ability to travel 40% of the time and medical fitness to work at height

Required skills

• Strong oral and written communication and reporting skills
• Desired: Cert IV in Training and Assessment, familiarity with GE Vernova EHS systems, understanding of ESG frameworks, lean principles, and domain expertise such as electrical safety, LOTO, crane safety, fall prevention or confined spaces