EHS Safety Leader

Job Description SummaryThe EHS Safety Leader will drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the site’s EHS programs with a focus on Safety Framework elements, Risk Management, Communication, Performance and Incident Management. The role will support the EHS Manager and Site Leadership by executing EHS strategies, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with Norwegian laws and GEHC’s EHS Framework.
This is a key leadership role within the EHS Department, collaborating closely with all site functions and global EHS to deliver EHS operational excellence, compliance and culture.

Job Description

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive full implementation of relevant Safety Framework Elements across the Oslo site.
• Organize, conduct, and continuously improve EHS Risk Assessments, including project-related risk evaluations.
• Plan, execute, and follow up on EHS inspections, audits, and barriers verifications.
• Develop, deliver, and track EHS training programs to ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements.
• Lead site-wide EHS communication initiatives: toolbox talks, newsletters, awareness campaigns, etc.
• Maintain and analyse EHS performance metrics (KPIs, incident rates, near misses) and prepare regular reports for management.
• Lead or support investigations of EHS events, identify root causes, and ensure the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the EHS Manager and Site Lead in implementing strategic EHS initiatives and projects.
• Coach and mentor EHS team members and contribute to building a strong and diverse safety culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in EHS roles in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Norwegian EHS regulations and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Certifications such as NEBOSH International General Certificate, ISO 45001 Auditor, or equivalent are preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience leading teams or cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
• Fluent in English and Norwegian (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS Management Systems (GEHC Framework knowledge is an advantage).

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, structured, and resilient in a fast-paced project environment.
• Passion for safety culture development and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to inclusiveness and diversity in the workplace.

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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