EHS manager

Job Description SummaryThe EHS manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable Korean Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA). The role supports Gas Power Services operations, outage activities, across Korea by implementing EHS programs, managing regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
The position will work closely with the GEVGS Korea Business Leader and GEVGS Korea EHS Leader to ensure consistent implementation of KOSHA and SAPA requirements and fulfilment of all legal obligations applicable to the GEVGS Korea legal entity. In support of service operations, the Korea EHS Specialist will also partner closely with the Korea Services Leader and Regional Services EHS Leader to ensure effective EHS execution, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across outage and field service activities.
Job Description
Key Roles & 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 GEV EHS company standards.
Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and verify 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 strong partnerships with site leaders, supervisors, employees, and contractors to promote proactive safety leadership and compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
Qualification under the Korean National Technical Qualification Act preferred (e.g., Industrial Safety Engineer or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in power generation, construction, industrial services, or project environments.
Strong knowledge of KOSHA, SAPA, risk assessment requirements, permit-to-work systems, and contractor safety management.
Experience in EHS auditing, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel 50-80% (could change) a year
Preferred Competencies
Competent certification in KOSHA & 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.
Lean, operational excellence, or ISO 45001 management system experience.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No