Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

AESC is looking to add an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer to our team in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

• Full-Time
• On-site 
• Bowling Green, Kentucky 

About AESC US LLC 

 

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

 

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. 

About the Role

 

As a key member of AESC US LLC, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future. Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procedures, guidelines and recommending equipment to promote and ensure industrial safety and health. 

Your work within the EHS team will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader in battery technology.

What You Will Do

• Support the Development, Implementation, and Execution of MDS safety policies, requirements, and programs
• Maintain Safety Records
• Review documents to verify compliance with Safety Policies and requirements
• Maintain Hazard Tracking System data
• Support System Safety Risk Identification and Management Processes
• Evaluate Safety documentation, system design, and baseline changes
• Review Program-level system safety assessment reports for completeness, technical accuracy and assessment of safety risk
• Review verification evidence and provide an assessment of whether safety specifications, hazard mitigations, and requirements are met
• Conduct Program Reviews and Meetings
• Attend and support system-level design reviews and assessing changes throughout the life cycle of the Programs/Project
• Support design and test reviews, change and failure review boards, and technical interchange meetings to identify and characterize risks
• Support milestone reviews including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Assist in the tracking and closure of safety-related action items assigned during program reviews/meetings
• Conduct Safety Audits and report deficiencies identified in the audits related to the implementation of and compliance with safety policies
• Perform safety audit follow-ups, track findings, and verify closure within the guidelines identified
• Participate in the development and review of safety risk assessments and other safety analysis and assist in obtaining approval from the appropriate authority
• Develop work instructions related to EHS
• Support Safe Conduct System Demonstration Activities
• Evaluate mission-specific safety risks, particularly for the interaction of the test event with other systems
• Assess test architecture for safety concerns and review test plans and procedures for safety concerns
• Support the development of Final Hazard Classification (FHC) detailed plans
• Participate in pre-test reviews, such as Test Planning Reviews (TPRs)
• Participate in daily status briefings
• Participate in Failure Reviews and Mishap Investigations
• Develop and publish Hazard Classification Documentation
• Complete Department of Transportation documentation in accordance with Federal Regulations

 What You Need 

• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, industrial technology, or a related field
• 3 years of related experience at a professional level is required
• Working knowledge of Statistics and related Improvement Processes
• Ability to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe safety laws
• Strong knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Knowledge of PSM (Process Safety) and RMP (Risk Management) processes
• Effective Problem-Solving/Root Cause Analysis
• Ability to work cross-functionally with staff in all departments
• Experien