Safety Operator (Phoenix, Arizona)
About the role
As a Safety Operator, you will be a dedicated, on-the-ground presence responsible for monitoring daily field operations, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and identifying workplace hazards. Working closely with the site EH&S team, you will help maintain a safe working environment for all employees and contractors at our Phoenix, Arizona facility.
Responsibilities
- Conduct continuous field-level safety inspections and walkthroughs across active manufacturing/construction areas
- Verify Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements and safety controls for high-risk tasks (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Heights)
- Monitor employee and contractor adherence to site safety rules, including proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage
- Exercise immediate Stop Work Authority (SWA) when imminent dangers or severe safety violations are observed
- Log, document, and report daily unsafe conditions, near-misses, and unsafe acts to EHS Leadership
- Assist with site safety orientation, Toolbox Talks (TBT), and emergency response support as needed
- Deliver and support safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors
- Ensure timely communication and escalation of safety concerns to leadership and appropriate stakeholders
- Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, response planning, and post-event critiques
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification
- Assist with new hire orientation, contractor safety management, and other Health & Safety training programs
- Conduct workplace inspections, compliance evaluations, and audits to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards
- 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
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in a technical or safety-related field is a plus
- 1 to 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial safety field observation
- OSHA-30 Hour (General Industry or Construction) required
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Safety training (NFPA, HAZMAT, HAZWOPER, MEWP) preferred
Skills
- Strong communication skills to politely and firmly enforce safety rules on the floor
- Results-oriented and perseverant
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Project and process management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
- Basic computer literacy for logging daily safety inspection reports (MS Office / basic data entry)
- Skilled in analyzing and evaluating technical data, test results, and reports
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Additional voluntary benefits
Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.
About the company
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, including our Phoenix, Arizona facility, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy.
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