Health and Safety Specialist

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Health and Safety Partner? 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 Health and Safety Partner  (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic)

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions.

If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The Health and Safety Partner is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs that ensure compliance with all applicable regulations during commissioning and production operations. This role partners closely with business leaders, team members, consultants, and vendors to identify and mitigate risks, enhance safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across all operations. The H&S Partner serves as a subject matter expert on occupational health and safety, providing guidance on regulatory requirements, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

Through proactive coaching, auditing, and collaboration, this role supports a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment aligned with organizational goals. Essential Duties:
Functional Operations:
* Develop, implement, and maintain written occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures
* Utilize and maintain OHS monitoring tools, systems, and equipment to ensure effective program execution and compliance
* Maintain regular on-site presence and availability across all scheduled shifts to support safety oversight, incident response, and employee engagement
* Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports, permits, and documentation as required
* Assist with emergency response activities, drills, and readiness programs
* Support a safe and efficient work environment through teamwork, proactive engagement, and accountability Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
* Lead and support risk assessments, process hazard analyses (PHA), and management of change (MOC) processes
* Evaluate equipment design, commissioning processes, and workplace activities to identify and mitigate hazards
* Conduct audits and inspections to identify deficiencies, develop corrective actions, and verify implementation
* Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and establish preventive and corrective measures
* Promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization Training & Team Support:
* Provide OHS training and guidance to employees and contractors to build safety awareness and accountability
* Coach both English- and non-English-speaking vendors, contractors, and technical advisors on safety requirements during commissioning
* Influence cross-functional teams to drive a proactive, high-performance safety culture Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
* Serve as a technical consultant and subject matter expert on OHS programs, policies, and regulatory guidance
* Partner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance and align safety practices across all teams
* Effectively communicate safety performance and improvement opportunities to leadership and employees Quality, Safety, & Compliance:
* Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local OHS laws, regulations, and standards 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 possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. 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, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

* Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety,…