Safety Specialist II

Safety Specialist II

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells is a joint venture Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant between LG Chem and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest Battery Cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest Battery Cell Manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce Battery Cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.

The Ultium Cell partners include LG Chem; the world's largest manufacturer of Automotive Battery Cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

 Position Description 

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.

Job Responsibilities 

• Support implementation of site’s of process safety management program  
• Oversee one or more plant-wide safety and health programs and act as a champion of the site’s workplace safety system
•  Participate in incident investigations and track corrective actions
• Participate in emergency response drills and critiques
• Conduct new hire orientation, contractor safety and other H&S related training topics
• Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Participates 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.
• Supports implementation of the GM/Ultium Workplace Safety System.
• Engages with/Provides guidance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and support functions to support risk-reduction in the workplace
• Develop and deliver safety trainings as needed.
• Track safety metrics.
• Conducts inspections and ensures compliance with applicable H&S regulations and standards.
• Actively participates in and supports the continuous improvement process.
• Performs industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling such as: noise measurements, air sampling, temperature monitoring, air flow monitoring, confined space sampling, etc.
• Performs confined space assessments
• Ability to work selected weekends, holidays, and shift.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies 

• 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
• Knowledge in advanced manufacturing technology (automation), chemicals, and electrical safety 
• Strong knowledge of and experience working with OSHA and state/local regulations and requirements
• Must be comfortable working in a diverse or multi-cultural team setting
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating technical data, test results, and reports
• Positive attitude, self-driven, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated effectiveness in accomplishing goals
• Professional certification (GSP, CSP, CIH or ASP) preferred
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong hazard recognition skills
• Technical writing and presentation skills 
• Ability to understand and interpret voluntary consensus standards 

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals.  We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

• Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
• Competitive Dental and vision insurance 
• Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
• Comfortable air-conditioned work environment

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role

Schedule Rotation (Rotate every 8 weeks)

(A) 7am- 330pm (rotate weekend)

(B) 12pm- 830pm (rotate weekend)

(C) 8pm- 430am (no weekend work)

(D) 4am -1230pm (rotate weekend)

New Hire Schedule (A) 7am-330pm for 6 to 8 weeks

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