Environmental Health Safety Specialist
Join Orange EV a fast-growing manufacturer of electric vehicles that are better for the earth people and the bottom line. Make a difference for the world as part of a company leading the electric vehicle revolution.
Position Summary
The EHS Specialist will lead the enhancement of the manufacturing sites environment health and safety (EHS) culture by performing a variety of activities across multiple shifts. This role supports all aspects of safety and environmental compliance in the electric yard truck industry including EV systems battery operations and charging infrastructure ensuring compliance with OSHA EPA and NFPA 70E regulations .
Position Responsibilities
- EHS Standards & Integrated Management System
Assists in the implementation of company EHS standards and facility-specific procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Participates in the development of EHS standard components risk assessments and controls work instructions and training materials.Leads the integration of company and facility-level EHS management system elements to maintain regulatory compliance environmental protection and safe operating conditions.Reporting & DocumentationReduces liability within the facility and ensures all safety and environmental risk recommendations are completed and documented.
Compiles maintains and updates safety information for each covered process ensuring employees and management have access to critical data.Tracks and regularly reports the status of regulatory compliance and improvement initiatives.Maintains OSHA 300 300A and 301 logs as well as all other governmental and corporate EHS database records.Training Resource & CounselServes as a resource to the EHS Manager regarding EHS matters and acts as a daily point of contact for all EHS issues.
Assists employees and leadership in understanding OSHA / EPA regulations and standards including guidance during inspections and NOVs.Responsible for the sites injury prevention program.Develops facilitates and updates EHS education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.Acts as a mentor to the facility safety team and supports a strong safety culture across departments.Investigates near misses and workplace incidents to determine root cause recommending behavioral environmental or engineering improvements to prevent recurrence.Coordinates employee care and workers compensation claims with the Sr. Regional Occupational Health Nurse.Compliance & Safety ProgramsLeads risk identification and mitigation efforts including JSAs / JHAs PPE assessments change management programs and audit / inspection programs.
Identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices develops hazard control programs and maintains the sites SDS system.Reviews proposed Management of Change (MOC) activities and approves them from a safety and environmental perspective.Partners with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure compliance of new projects and equipment.Manages the industrial hygiene program including maintaining and calibrating testing equipment and coordinating monitoring of noise and air quality.Reviews incident statistics and recommends corrective actions.Conducts regular inspections of plant machinery equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.Oversees PSM-covered process safety reviews including pre-startup reviews change management and hazard analyses.Continuous Improvement and SustainabilityUtilizes continuous improvement (CI) methodologies to enhance safety and environmental programs.
Engineers solutions to occupational exposures and drives measurable improvements in EHS performance.Evaluates emerging technologies and best practices to reduce workplace hazards and environmental impacts.Collaborative Decision-MakingWorks with peers and leadership to shape and execute initiatives deferring to management for final decisions on high-risk or policy-related matters.Minimum 23 years of experience in industrial safety fleet operations or electric vehicle manufacturing.Experience with high-voltage systems battery technologies or yard logistics strongly preferred.Certifications :OSHA 30-hour (General Industry or Construction)
First Aid / CPR certificationSkills :Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead training sessions and engage employees at all levels.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management software.Position Qualifications
Ability to work in manufacturing warehouse and outdoor yard environments.Exposure to electric and hybrid vehicle systems moving vehicles battery storage areas and charging stations.Must be able to wear PPE including safety shoes eye protection gloves and hearing protection as required.May require standing walking and lifting up to 25 lbs.Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboardsMay require duties performed in a warehouse or production setting including loud noises.Orange EV is an Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment.
EEO Employer W / M / Vet / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Business Development,Anti Money Laundering,Jdbc,Cement,Administration Support,Analytics
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1