Health and Safety Partner

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? We are seeking a Health and Safety Partner to join Panasonic Energy (PECNA) as we expand to De Soto, Kansas. This is an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles, working with a world-class team with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local OHS laws, regulations, and standards

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, and Emergency Response certifications
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• Lockout/Tagout / Electrical Safety Certification
• Respiratory Protection / Fit Test Certification

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a health and safety position
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable guidelines (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, ACGIH, NIOSH)
• Experience creating and delivering OHS training programs
• Experience with performing exposure monitoring for chemical and physical agents in the workplace
• Proficient in risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated experience working with contractors and external personnel on field-based safety
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and cross-functional team environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24/7 as needed
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

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