EHS Battery Safety Specialist

EHS Battery Safety Specialist - Onsite

Towson, MD, United States

• Develop battery safety programs and requirements related to research, new product development (NPD) and compliance testing for Towson Labs in accordance with the SBD Battery Safety Playbook and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the Towson EHS Team’s representative in partnering with test, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate engineering controls into existing processes and facilities. Participate in all battery testing safety reviews.
• Perform Risk assessment analysis on all aspects of battery testing on the site.
• Participate in incident investigation associated with battery related events.
• Conduct fire and life safety audits of new and existing battery areas and work with Engineering and Facilities to maintain NFPA compliance and best battery safety practices. Present findings to site management, including any related FM Global requirements.
• Conduct Battery Safety training, Labhood safe use training, etc.
• Be a member of the Battery Emergency Response Team, participate in the emergency preparedness and be one of the first responding to an incident.
• Be responsible for all battery recycling for the Towson, Mylander & White Marsh Sites, including development of the appropriate protocols to safely discharge batteries in preparation for disposal.
• Function as Site Lithium battery transportation expert, maintain lithium-ion Battery, Hazardous Materials Dangerous Goods Transportation procedures and training programs for the Towson Sites.
• Maintain and recommend battery storage programs on the Towson and Mylander Sites, including selecting and constructing cell block recycling cabinets, completing inspections to verify compliance and performing audits to identify gaps.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. You also have:

• 5+ years of professional experience with batteries, electronics, manufacturing, research and development, hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipping or a related technical field OR Associates degree in related field
• Ability to work in fast-paced and demanding NPD environment.
• Ability to work with the decision makers in a matrix environment.
• Familiarity with DOT, IATA, ICAO, PHMSA and other regulations dealing with batteries.

• Lithium-Ion Batteries
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Design/Operation/Testing
• Environmental, Health and Safety
• Hazardous Materials Management/Transportation

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $60,800.00 - $90,000.00 per year.

Company benefits include:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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