EHS Specialist

Job Description Summary
Schenectady Cores and Castings is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our growing EHS team. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in manufacturing safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the EHS Leader, you will work alongside experienced EHS professionals and cross-functional teams to support workplace safety initiatives, environmental programs, regulatory compliance activities, and GE Vernova's Life Saving Rules.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as GE Vernova internal management system requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report EHS data to support external regulatory requirements and internal tracking purposes.
• Participate in workplace inspections, risk assessments, hazard recognition activities, and the Management of Change (MOC) review process.
• Help develop, maintain, and communicate EHS procedures, policies, and training materials, and support employee safety training initiatives.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and documentation within company databases and systems.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and production teams to promote safe work practices and strengthen safety ownership on the shop floor.
• Assist with exposure assessments, workplace observations, and safety audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action tracking following incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Contribute to site initiatives focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the implementation of GE Vernova's Life Saving Rules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related technical field; OR an Associate's degree with relevant EHS, manufacturing, military, internship, or co-op experience.
• Strong interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and manufacturing operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to work collaboratively in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Internship, co-op, or early-career experience supporting EHS programs in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or construction environments.
• Exposure to OSHA regulations, hazard assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, or environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems or data software (e.g., Gensuite, Enablon, Intelex, Workday).
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM) and participating in continuous improvement or Lean initiatives.

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from experienced EHS and manufacturing leaders.
• Hands-on exposure to complex manufacturing operations and world-class safety programs.
• Opportunities to lead projects, drive meaningful improvements, and grow your career within GE Vernova.

The base pay range for this position is $77,900 to 116,900 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 5% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.


General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.


Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).


Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $77,900.00 and $116,900.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 05, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.