EHS Manager
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Seoul, South Korea
HybridRole supports operations across Korea; travel is 50–80% of the year.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
- Qualification under the Korean National Technical Qualification Act, such as Industrial Safety Engineer or equivalent, is preferred.
- At least 5 years of EHS experience in power generation, construction, industrial services, or project environments is required.
- Strong knowledge of KOSHA, SAPA, risk assessment requirements, permit-to-work systems, and contractor safety management is required.
- Experience in EHS auditing, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance management is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Ability to travel 50–80% of the year is required; this may change.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with KOSHA, SAPA, and all applicable Korean regulatory requirements across Gas Power Services operations.
- Serve as the primary EHS advisor during outage and field service activities, providing on-site support and risk management.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS management systems, policies, procedures, and safe work practices in accordance with legal and company EHS standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and Job Safety Analyses, and verify the effectiveness of risk control measures.
- Coordinate and support inspections, audits, and investigations involving regulatory authorities and customer sites.
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze trends, and develop improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and operational excellence.
- Deliver EHS training and competency programs to employees, contractors, and site leadership.
- Support management in fulfilling legal obligations under SAPA, including safety governance, risk management, and prevention of serious industrial accidents.
- Build partnerships with site leaders, supervisors, employees, and contractors to promote proactive safety leadership and compliance.
Desired Qualifications
- Competent certification as a KOSHA- and SAPA-trained professional.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership in safety culture development and continuous improvement.
- Experience working with multinational organizations and matrix structures.
- Experience with Lean, operational excellence, or ISO 45001 management systems.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus