Safety Specialist

Qcells North America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

QCELLS America, a leading solar manufacturing company, seeks a Safety Specialist to support safety and excellence initiatives in Dalton, GA. The ideal candidate will ensure OSHA compliance, develop safety programs, and drive incident investigations to close corrective actions.

Responsibilities include preparing safety reports, conducting risk assessments, and supporting ISO 45001/14001 audits, while collaborating with the Hazwoper team and plant personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field; relevant work experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OSHA regulations are followed and kept up-to-date.
• - Develop and maintain written safety programs and related documents (forms, templates, etc.).
• - Prepare safety reports, including internal monthly reports and external reports.
• - Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, action plans, safety alerts, and tracking corrective actions.
• - Develop Job Safety Analysis, PPE assessments, confined space procedures, and lockout/alternative protective measure procedures.
• - Identify and address health and safety noncompliance with plant teams.
• - Respond to regulatory requests and assessments and develop solutions for enforcement actions.
• - Assist in ISO 45001 & 14001 certifications audits.
• - Enforce environmental and safety policies per company policies.
• - Assist Hazwoper team with training and emergency situations.
• - Perform emergency basic life support, first aid, and rescue functions.
• - Assist EHS department with audits and inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Training experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

QCELLS America, a leading solar manufacturing company is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through clean energy solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Safety Specialist to join our team and contribute to our commitment to safety and excellence.

DESCRIPTION

QCELLS America, a leading solar manufacturing company is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through clean energy solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Safety Specialist to join our team and contribute to our commitment to safety and excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expert knowledge on OSHA regulations
• Develop and maintain written safety programs and related documents (forms, templates, etc.).
• Prepare safety reports, including internal monthly reports and external reports.
• Lead incident investigations, including facilitating root cause analysis, creating action plans, developing safety alerts, and tracking closure of corrective action items.
• Develop Job Safety Analysis, PPE Assessments, confined space procedures, lockout/alternative protective measure procedures.
• Identify and address health and safety noncompliance matters, working with plant to provide solutions.
• Respond to regulatory requests and assessments and develop solutions for any enforcement actions.
• Assist in ISO 45001 & 14001 certifications audits.
• Enforce all environmental and safety policies in accordance with company policies.
• Assist Hazwoper team with training and emergency situations.
• Perform emergency basic life support functions, first aid, and rescue functions.
• Assist EHS department with audits and inspections.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related EHS technical field (relevant work experience may be considered as an alternate).
• 5+ years of safety manufacturing or chemical process experience preferred.
• Experience in generating, preparing, and writing reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Presentation and training experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Ability to communicate in both Korean and English is preferred.
• Military veterans with engineering, chemical, safety, or industrial operations background are strongly encouraged to apply.

QCELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.