EHS Operator

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, with over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Reading, PA, USA, with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia, EnerSys offers a full range of Motive Power and Energy Systems, integrated services, and systems. Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks, pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment.

About the role

This position assists the Sr. Safety Engineer in monitoring the facility and employees to ensure safe, healthy, and regulatory-compliant working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and conducting airborne lead monitoring.
• Conducting safety audits, walkthroughs, and reviews.
• Preparing, scheduling, and conducting safety training.
• Scheduling and conducting sound level monitoring and noise dosimetry.
• Discussions with team leaders and employees regarding various safety and health matters.
• Stocking, ordering, and cleaning PPE and first aid equipment.
• Scheduling, conducting, and evaluating audiometric tests.
• Tracking, filing, and maintaining databases of safety/health training, air-lead results, blood-lead results, noise dosimetry results, audiometric testing results, wipe test results, fit test results, prescription safety glasses vouchers, and safety shoe vouchers.
• Scheduling and coordination of blood-lead draws, notifications, and laboratory evaluation of samples.
• Scheduling and conducting respirator fit tests.
• Updating MSDS binders and printing/stocking chemical labels.
• Incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Scheduling, conducting, participating in, and/or leading Employee Safety Committee and Ergonomics Committee.
• Identifying, assigning, and cleaning employee lockers.
• Developing, maintaining, and coordinating safety incentive programs.
• Coordinating and providing first responder and first aid duties.
• Developing, maintaining, and revising safety and health operating procedures and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Scheduling and conducting wipe tests to evaluate hygiene and cleaning methods.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of experience related to manufacturing, industrial safety, or industrial hygiene.
• High School Diploma or GED; completion of at least 60 credit hours toward a degree in Industrial Safety or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Completion of some coursework in Industrial Hygiene is preferable.
• Proficiency in English.
• Understanding of algebra, scientific units, measurement conversions, and general calibration techniques.
• Analytical ability to determine cause-and-effect relationships.
• Fundamental keyboarding skills and ability to use software programs such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Baan, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain certification as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist from the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
• Proficiency in reading, speech, technical writing, basic chemistry knowledge, and interpersonal skills.
• Irregular and changing working hours with little notice, often assigned on the Thursday or Friday prior to the scheduled week.
• Some overnight travel required for training and certification purposes.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a lead-exposed environment and be qualified to wear respiratory protection.
• Work in a manufacturing setting with moving equipment and traverse between plants daily.
• Visual acuity to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to hear alarms or alerts during first-response activities.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while preparing reports and analyzing data.

This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment with varying conditions.