Senior Safety Engineer, Ford Energy

Description

Ford Energy is a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Fords century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology Ford Energy designs manufactures and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy

At Ford Energy you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses Ford vehicle discounts and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the worlds most iconic brands. Learn more at .

In this position...

The Senior Engineer Occupational Safety working without supervision is the site health and safety subject matter expert responsible for developing innovative solutions to occupational safety and security concerns such as hazard control and prevention safety systems and equipment compliance risk etc. with consistency in a timely manner.

• Work with other team members in the implementation of the Companys Safety Operating System (SOS) and plant-wide safety processes such as emergency response planning safety training and with the application of technical standards principles theories and concepts.
• Take on project leadership to guide other team members to continuously improve occupational safety programs.

What youll do...

• Guides other team members for the implementation of plant-wide safety processes including safety operating system emergency response planning and safety training orientations by providing expertise on the application of occupational safety programs.
• Participates in the implementation of regular inspections and audits to identify and assess workplace hazards unsafe conditions risks and related issues such as safety equipment and systems hazard identification risk evaluation preventive maintenance completion etc. to ensure compliance with all federal state local laws regulations and Corporate Safety and Health policies. Communicates effectively and acts as a liaison with statutory authorities regulatory bodies and corporate representatives.
• Supports and participates in launch activities of new projects safety/ergonomic risks for new equipment/ processes off-standard understanding approvals etc. and guides engineers for their consistent implementation across responsible locations.
• Consults with multiple cross-functional leaders for accident investigations and near misses applies risk management expertise to properly identify underlying causes and guides the development and implementation of corrective actions without compromising functional integrity intended purpose or efficiency of the equipment process or procedure that posed the initial safety hazard. Facilitates and conducts presentations at health and safety meetings and participates as required in the facility operating system.
• Conducts needs assessment and identifies requirements for new training programs to prevent employee injuries and illnesses and the elimination of hazards in the work environment. Assists in the oversight of employee training programs and can present safety training materials as needed.
• Leads the delivery of Occupational Safety and Security projects partnering with external auditors/consultants and with other functional leaders. Leverages expertise across occupational safety and related disciplines to design creative solutions to critical safety and security issues ensuring alignment with the organizations objectives and policies. Represents the organization as the prime contact in interactions with senior external personnel involving significant technical complexities as a part of these projects.
• Supports and leads continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with senior leaders across Health and Safety initiatives and provides recommend updates to existing Occupational Safety function-specific policies guidelines programs and procedures related to safety in the workplace hazardous materials management industrial hygiene monitoring equipment safety systems etc.
• Demonstrates expertise in technical occupational safety subjects such as risk assessment and hazard identification incident investigation injury statistics reporting safety program development industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring safety equipment and systems etc. along with a strong understanding of related concepts and principles. Counsels and advises leaders across responsible locations with respect to safety objectives to emphasize a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment.
  

Youll have...

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Safety/Health Sciences or any other related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of occupational safety work experience with a Bachelors degree preferably in Health and Safety Occupational Safety or a related field.
• Work Requirements: Involves frequent (defined as one to two-thirds of the time) lifting of more than 10 to 25 pounds. Work performed requires a good deal of walking or standing and may include some sedentary work and working conditions that include moderate noise levels related to the use of office equipment or machinery. May involve exposure to varying outside temperatures.
• Must be available to work various shift as needed.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree (preferred) in Occupational Health & Safety Safety/Health Sciences or related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Minimum 4 years of occupational safety work experience with a Masters degree.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC