Offshore Wind Electrical Safety Program Leader-2

Remote from: UK
Annual salary: Undisclosed
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Department: Software Engineering
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 25 Nov 2025
Apply before: 25 Dec 2025
Experience level: Senior
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GE Vernova is purpose-built to electrify and decarbonize the world, uniquely positioned with a scope and scale of solutions to accelerate the energy transition.

Oil & Energy
2024

Actively Hiring

Job Description Summary

The OFW ESP Leader will be a dedicated role responsible for ensuring compliance within OFW ESP. This position will manage a team(s), conduct audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a global point of contact for technical project-related requests.

Job Description

Job Description: OFW ESP Leader

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management:
- Manage a team(s) of EHS/ESP personnel onshore and offshore.
- Oversee time management, personnel development, and administrative duties.
Audits and Compliance:
- Conduct internal and external audits of personnel, processes, and procedures.
- Ensure global projects comply with regulatory bodies and local/regional legislation.
Tooling and Site Setup:
- Manage authorized tooling registers for assigned projects and regions.
- Support new site setup, including ESP rules, authorizations, and requirements.
Process Development and Improvement:
- Collaborate with engineering to develop methods and processes.
- Propose process improvements to reduce costs, and increase safety with a special focus on EHS compliance.
Technical Evaluations and Authorizations:
- Conduct technical Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) related evaluations.
- Manage technical authorization-related situations.
Stakeholder Liaison:
- Serve as the global point of contact for all stakeholders with technical project-related requests/questions.
- Resolve or support any SSoW rule breaches or potential non-compliances.
Expertise and Authorizing Roles:
- Act as a subject matter expert in required business fields.
- Perform the roles and responsibilities of an Authorizing Engineer and an Authorizing Officer (Low Voltage and High Voltage).

Required Qualifications / Skills:

Extensive background working on electromechanical systems.
Wealth of WTG Service/Commissioning experience in electrical systems.
WTG Service/Commissioning experience in Safe Systems of Work, preferably in LOTO, WTSR & MDSR.
Proficiency in the English language.
Low Voltage experience required.
High Voltage experience required.
EHS experience required.
Experience in wind turbine commissioning and/or service.
Experience with tools, suppliers, and the use of quality tools.
Project management experience required.

Desired Characteristics:

Ability to prepare tests, documentation checklists, and test plans.
Able to work well under own direction & business pressures.
Ability to work from procedures, as-built drawings, and system schematics.
High degree of EHS and quality awareness.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong people management and leadership skills.
PC knowledge of IT applications.
Knowledge of specifications, design, maintenance, construction, commissioning, and/or service issues applicable to wind energy and the offshore sector.
Knowledge of but not limited to the operation of wind turbine synchronous generators: yaw, cooling circuits, hydraulic systems, variable frequency drives.
Open-minded to work in a multicultural team.
Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.
Attention to Detail.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Adaptability and Flexibility.
Technical Proficiency.
Strong Project Management Skills.
Effective Stakeholder Management.
Continuous Learning Mindset.
Cultural Sensitivity.
Strong Ethical Judgment.