Safety Specialist - Battery Plant Operations

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding its De Soto, Kansas facility and seeks a Safety Specialist to implement and improve occupational health and safety programs across commissioning and production operations. You will work with employees, leaders, and contractors to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and lead incident investigations.

The role requires strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, training delivery, and ability to drive a positive safety culture in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety programs
• Maintain field presence to support safety oversight and incident response
• Manage safety records, permits, and documentation to support regulatory requirements
• Support emergency preparedness and drills, incident investigations, and corrective actions

Skills

Occupational safety

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Training & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/ EH&S or related field

Tools

MS Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding its De Soto, Kansas facility and seeks a Safety Specialist to implement and improve occupational health and safety programs across commissioning and production operations. You will work with employees, leaders, and contractors to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and lead incident investigations.

The role requires strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, training delivery, and ability to drive a positive safety culture in a