Electrical Safety Specialist

NextStar Energy; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStar Energy in Windsor, Ontario, seeks an EHS Specialist – Electrical Safety to join our Environment, Health and Safety Team. You will identify, assess, and control electrical hazards across manufacturing and related activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background and knowledge of workplace health and safety, with capability to support LOTO, incident investigations, and safety training.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related electrical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and hazards.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or electrical environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Ontario industrial health and safety regulations, including Ontario Regulation 851 - Industrial Establishments.
• Willingness to support broader industrial health and safety initiatives, programs, inspections, and continuous improvement activities as required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for electrical safety.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support safe energization, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and electrical work.
• Support the Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Identify shock, arc-flash, and hazardous energy risks and recommend appropriate controls.
• Review electrical work practices, procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work methods.
• Support electrical incident and near-miss investigations.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Construction, OEMs, and contractors to address electrical safety concerns.
• Support electrical safety training and employee awareness.
• Assist with general EHS inspections, investigations, risk assessments, and safety initiatives as required.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

Electrical drawings

Technical documentation

Job description

This posting reflects a current vacancy.

NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada's first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility.

At NextStar Energy, you're joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented EHS Specialist to specalize in Electrical Safety to join our Environment, Health and Safety Team.

The EHS Specialist - Electrical Safety supports NextStar Energy's health and safety program with a primary focus on electrical safety. This position provides technical support to identify, assess, and control electrical hazards across manufacturing, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, preferably in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, combined with an understanding of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for electrical safety.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support safe energization, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and electrical work.
• Support the Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Identify shock, arc-flash, and hazardous energy risks and recommend appropriate controls.
• Review electrical work practices, procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work methods.
• Support electrical incident and near-miss investigations.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Construction, OEMs, and contractors to address electrical safety concerns.
• Support electrical safety training and employee awareness.
• Assist with general EHS inspections, investigations, risk assessments, and safety initiatives as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related electrical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and electrical hazards.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or electrical environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Ontario industrial health and safety regulations, including Ontario Regulation 851 - Industrial Establishments.
• Willingness to support broader industrial health and safety initiatives, programs, inspections, and continuous improvement activities as required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required to support operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CSA Z462 - Workplace Electrical Safety.
• Knowledge of CSA Z460 - Control of Hazardous Energy and LOTO principles.
• Knowledge of Ontario electrical and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Experience with arc-flash, shock hazard assessments, electrical PPE, and electrical safe work practices.
• Experience with industrial electrical distribution, automated manufacturing equipment, commissioning, or energization.
• P.Eng., C.E.T., or other relevant electrical/safety designation is an asset.

Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. NextStar Energy is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.