Energy-Storage Occupational Health Specialist | Ellabell, GA 26 views

Energy-Storage

Location: GA
About the job
Summary

The Occupational Health Specialist supports the implementation and execution of occupational health and industrial hygiene programs within a manufacturing environment. This role assists in identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards through exposure monitoring, workplace assessments, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

The Occupational Health Specialist supports industrial hygiene monitoring activities, ergonomic assessments, health program administration, and regulatory compliance efforts while helping promote a proactive safety and health culture across the facility.

Responsibilities

Support industrial hygiene monitoring programs including air sampling, noise monitoring, and evaluation of chemical or physical exposure hazards
Conduct exposure monitoring activities such as air sampling, noise dosimetry, and other industrial hygiene sampling under established procedures
Assist with the collection, documentation, and maintenance of occupational exposure monitoring data and records
Maintain exposure monitoring logs and ensure required documentation is maintained in accordance with OSHA and company requirements
Support evaluation of exposure data and assist in identifying potential workplace health risks
Assist in conducting ergonomic assessments for production and administrative roles
Evaluate workstation layout, manual handling tasks, and repetitive motion exposures and assist in identifying improvement opportunities
Support implementation of ergonomic improvements and corrective actions in collaboration with engineering and operations teams
Conduct routine health and safety inspections to identify workplace health hazards or unsafe conditions
Assist with Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and workplace risk assessments
Participate in incident investigations involving occupational illness, chemical exposure, or ergonomic injury
Assist in identifying root causes and supporting corrective action implementation
Support administration of occupational health programs including:
Respiratory Protection
Hearing Conservation
Hazard Communication
PPE programs
Assist with maintaining program documentation, monitoring records, and training documentation
Support employee training related to industrial hygiene topics, hazard communication, ergonomics, PPE, and health-related safety programs
Assist with new hire orientation and contractor safety training activities
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to address workplace health hazards
Participate in routine line walks to identify at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, or potential health hazards
Support evaluation of new processes, chemicals, or materials for potential occupational health risks
Assist the EH&S team during regulatory inspections and audits by preparing documentation and supporting information requests
Participate in emergency response planning activities and drills
Support documentation and follow-up activities related to chemical spills, exposure events, or occupational health incidents
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system activities as applicable
This position supports essential manufacturing operations and may require working day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and reporting to work during emergency situations, inclement weather events, or other operational disruptions when it is safe to do so.
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, or related field required
Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or other occupational health and safety credentials are preferred but not required.
May be required to respond to after-hours operational issues or emergency events in support of facility infrastructure, utilities systems, or safe plant operations.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Experience

1+ years of experience supporting occupational health, industrial hygiene, or safety programs within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience assisting with exposure monitoring, workplace inspections, or industrial hygiene sampling activities preferred
Experience supporting OSHA compliance programs or health-related safety initiatives preferred

Skills

Working knowledge of OSHA occupational health standards and industrial hygiene principles
Ability to assist with exposure monitoring and interpret basic sampling data
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate monitoring records and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and cross-functional teams
Strong organizational and documentation skills
MS Office Suite proficiency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production operations
Comfortable working in a team-based manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours:

Safety glasses
Steel-toed shoes
Nitrile gloves
Ear protection
Cleanroom suit

Must be able to perform the following activities repeatedly for periods of up to 12 hours:

Lift, push, and pull materials or equipment
Stoop, twist, and bend
Reach overhead
Sit and/or stand for extended periods
Use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer systems

Work Environment

Work may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals.
Exposure to chemical vapors, dust, or other controlled substances may occur depending on process assignment.
Strict adherence to company safety policies and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements is mandatory.
Employees must properly wear and maintain assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times within designated areas.
Required PPE may include respirators, chemical-resistant garments, gloves, eye protection, face shields, or other equipment determined by process and risk assessment.
Exposure to noise, heat, mechanical equipment, and industrial chemicals may occur depending on system location.
Work may occur in mechanical rooms, utility areas, rooftops, or other industrial environments.

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.

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