EHS Technician I

Overview:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a EHS Technician I? 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 PECNA team today!

Responsibilities:

EHS Technician I

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Job Summary:

The EHS Technician I is responsible for supporting 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 help and 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
• Learn the layout of the facility and the various production processes; be under the supervision of EHS Technician II/III or Lead on majority of tasks
• Learn the EHS processes and how to use EHS equipment, tools, and reporting systems (ex: gas monitors, sound meters, etc), tools, and reporting systems
• Learn and conduct audit and inspection processes relating to eyewash, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers
• Educate themselves about various EHS training courses and topics
• Walk various processes and environments; build relationships with employees; become familiar with various machines, equipment, and production processes
• Learn about recordability, various types of cases, and how to file cases properly
• Respond to incidents (injuries, near misses, property damages, etc), implement containment actions, and gather information for incident investigation purposes
• 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
• Learn and support 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 Preferred

Education:

• 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:

• 0-1 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 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

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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