Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist

DescriptionKavlico Corporation, a Schneider Electric Company is a leading manufacturer of pressure, position, force and other specialty sensors for the automotive, industrial, medical, aerospace and HVAC industries. Kavlico‘s high-tech, state-of-the-art facility produces millions of reliable, cost-effective sensors each and every year. With locations in Moorpark, CA, Detroit, MI, and Minden, Germany, Kavlico offers unequalled state of the art manufacturing and design capabilities.

Our success is the direct result of our people, who are among the brightest and most dynamic professionals in their fields. We're looking for talented individuals to succeed and grow with us as we become the world¹s premier sensing solution provider, preferred by our customers and respected by our community and employees.

Job Summary

Develops, implements and monitors company environmental safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Examines plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety precautions have been included.
2) Tours plant to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery and facilities to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
3) Determines requirements for safety clothing and devices, and designs, builds and installs or directs installation of safety devices on machinery.
4) Conducts or coordinates safety training to educate workers about emergency response, safety policies, laws and practices.
5) Investigates industrial accidents to minimize recurrence and prepares accident reports.
6) Conducts air quality tests for presence of harmful gases and vapors.
7) Responsible for identifying health and safety hazards and recommending corrective actions.
8) Serves as internal consultant to business units on ergonomics, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene and fire and chemical safety matters.
9) Audits business units.
10) Interfaces with outside vendors, contractors and engineers regarding facilities, chemicals and other workplace health and safety related matters.
11) Compiles and submits safety reports.

Requirements


1) Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in EH&S and knowledge of related regulations, codes, and guidelines.
2) Prior experience in Environmental Health &Safety within a manufacturing environment preferred.
3) Ability to analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
4) Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
5) Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
6) Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
7) Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
8) Emergency medical certification and Hazmat desired.

Personal Attributes for Success

1) Demonstrates commitment to implement initiatives.
2) Exercises sound judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
3) Able to present, organize and convey problems or issues within the immediate team and to supervisors or managers.

Kavlico Corporation offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a professional work environment and opportunities for professional growth. We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.
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