Safety Specialist II

Ultium Cells LLC•Spring Hill, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist II will focus on improving Health and Safety at the Ultium Cells facility by using his/her experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace and engage employees in the development of a strong H&S culture. Functions as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of company H&S standards and programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
3+ years of experience evaluating and improving Safety and Health programs in a manufacturing environment preferred
Positive attitude, self-driven, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated effectiveness in accomplishing goals
Must be comfortable working in a diverse or multi-cultural team setting
Strong knowledge of and experience working with OSHA and state/local regulations and requirements
Ability to understand and interpret voluntary consensus standards
Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills
Knowledge in advanced manufacturing technology (automation), chemicals, and electrical safety
Skill in analyzing and evaluating technical data, test results, and reports
Strong hazard recognition skills
Technical writing and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (GSP, CSP, CIH or ASP) preferred
Previous experience in a startup environment and Union setting is advantageous

Responsibilities

Support implementation of site’s process safety management program
Coach and train other employees and the plant leadership team about process safety requirements
Conduct daily line walks to ensure H&S practices are being observed and to note any at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment or non-compliance with any H&S related policies/regulations
Participate in design-in safety process by attending risk assessments, supporting Ultium’s equipment commissioning process, and providing guidance to engineering and installation teams as needed
Conduct new equipment reviews, mechanical risk assessments and ergonomic risk assessments
Develop and deliver safety training as needed
Conduct new hire orientation, contractor safety and other H&S related training topics
Engage with/provide guidance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and support functions to support risk-reduction in the workplace
Ensure effective hazard identification and mitigation for plant operations and administrative offices
Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Lead emergency response drills and critiques
Ensure timely communication of safety issues/concerns to department leadership
Evaluates workplace compliance regarding local, state and federal regulations
Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements across the organization
Oversee one or more plant-wide safety and health programs and act as a champion of the sites workplace safety system
Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions
Actively participates in and supports the continuous improvement process
Perform radiation and industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling such as noise measurements, air sampling, temperature monitoring, air flow monitoring, confined space sampling, etc.
Supports implementation of the GM/Ultium Workplace Safety System
This role will support 2nd shift operations (~2pm-10:30pm) schedule subject to change
Ability to work selected weekends, holidays, and rotation shift
Additional duties as assigned