Safety Engineer

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

About The Opportunity

A Safety Engineer at BlueOval SK will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manufacturing Launch and Readiness : Support the completion of Facilities Equipment Commissioning, support and participate in onsite launch activities including ProTag, and support the development of Task Based Risk Assessment through the Job Safety Analysis and standardized work instructions, identification of appropriate PPE.
• Safety Operating System : Support adoption and implementation of the Safety Operating System, drive the Safety Operating System (SOS) process of establishing / maintaining engaged and knowledgeable Element Champions to meet the Capability and Adherence Questions requirements, facilitate plant's daily SOS and monthly Safety Process Review Board Meetings, deliver annual BOSK facility H&S Goals and objectives to workforce, ensure adherence through data deep dive analysis and auditing results, and drive the development of BOSK specific safety and health standards.
• Learning and Development : Support Manufacturing Learning and Development in the identification and facilitation of the Training Management System and the affective launch of site-specific health and safety training, support the development and participation in New Employee Orientation, monitor completion and drive to 100% completion for all required H&S Training, and act as Subject Matter Expert in technical and non-technical safety topics, including national safety regulations.
• Emergency Response : Participate in the plant's Emergency Response Plan Process, annual response training drills, and facilitate Emergency Response Team meetings and ensure training is up to date.
• Other : Liaise effectively with Statutory Authorities, OSHA and OHS Representatives as needed, and liaise effectively with the Operations Leadership, Medical and plant floor teams.

Capabilities Required

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What you'll receive in return

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Benefits Include

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 status.

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