OverviewDo you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an EHS Technician II? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PENA team today!ResponsibilitiesJob Title:EHS Technician IIShift:Day ShiftDepartment:EH&SJob Summary:The EHS Technician II is responsible for the execution of EHS program elements in support of the company’s ISO-45001, Safety Management System (SMS), and ISO-14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) goals. Additionally, this role will be required to maintain active communication with management and other employees about all job-related tasks and consult with the EHS Lead Technician, EHS Supervisor/Manager, as necessary.Essential Duties:
Have the passion and the right attitude to promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout PENA
Know the layout of the facility and be able to complete EHS Technician I duties with minimal supervision, but work is reviewed regularly
Master the EHS processes and be able to accurate use EHS equipment (ex: gas monitors, sound meters, etc), tools, and reporting systems; Assist EHS Specialists with monitoring tasks
Learn and train specialized EHS programs (ex: Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, etc)
Conduct audit and inspection processes relating to eyewash, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers with minimal supervision
Conduct EHS training courses; Conduct EHS orientations and on-boarding as needed
Classify EHS cases appropriately, gather relevant information, and fille cases properly
Learn regulatory standards and good industry practices; create basic programs or training materials; Monitor processes to adherence to OSHA/EPA guidelines and the elimination of incidents
Partner with production supervisors and frontline employees to support implementing the set strategies to make PENA safer and more sustainable
Manage and/or lead smaller projects under supervision; supports small portions of large projects under little supervision
Walk various processes and environments; build relationships with employees and supervisors; be familiar with various machines, equipment, and production processes
Respond to incidents (injuries, near misses, property damages, etc), implement containment actions, and gather information for incident investigation purposes; investigate incidents utilizing investigative tools (aka WHY diagram, etc)
Able to spot, report, and prevent incidents on site; Communicate clearly and interactively with employees and coach them
Write EHS incident reports, daily, monthly, annually
Utilize various Behavior Based Programs to promote proactive solutions
Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of 6S practices
Work effectively and efficiently in both team-based and independent working environments to reduce costs and add value to the organization
Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the EHS Supervisor or Senior EHS Staff
Proactively identify and act on opportunities to continuously improve
Perform additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by EHS management.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a must and includes equipment such as safety shoes, clean suit, dust mask or respirator, gloves, safety glasses/safety goggles, hair net etc. In some instances, a full Tyvek Suite is required for some areas.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or PreferredEducation:
Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related science or technical field from an accredited college or university
Essential Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Have solid listening and communication skills and be adaptable
Ability to interact and create cohesion with other team members
Must have the ability to deal with complexity/ambiguity
Must be personable and exhibit professionalism
Preferred Qualifications:
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Preferred License(s):
None
Preferred Certification(s):
OSHA 10 hr. 30 certification or NVOSHA Safety and Health Practitioner Certificate or equivalent experience
Physical Demands:Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
Sit: 45%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 5%
Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
About Us:Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and transportation.Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world’s safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society’s use of and perceptions of electric power.In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.Supplemental Information:Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.REQ-147889