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Title: Specialist I, Process Safety
Department: Plant Ops
Report To: Manager, Process Safety
Location: Holland, MI
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Classification: Exempt
Schedule: Standard business hours | Schedule may vary based on business needs. Flexible hours may be required to support production, projects, or emergency response activities
Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.
LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology.www.lgenergymi.com
Position Summary:
The Specialist I, Process Safety supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety programs for lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations. This position supports Process Safety Management (PSM), high-risk equipment safety, construction and contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. The Specialist partners with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and other cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate chemical, thermal, mechanical, and equipment-related hazards while supporting safe, compliant, and reliable plant operations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation, ongoing management, and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs applicable to battery manufacturing processes.
- Maintain process safety documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety controls related to battery manufacturing hazards.
- Support safety programs for high-risk equipment and assist with inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance requirements in coordination with Engineering and Maintenance teams.
- Participate in annual and long-term Process Safety planning, including risk management programs, incident response strategies, and departmental improvement initiatives.
- Support construction safety activities for capital expansion, equipment installation, and infrastructure projects. Support contractor qualification, onboarding, orientation, and field audits to verify compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements.
- Maintain safety data, metrics, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare compliance and performance reports as required.
- Develop and deliver training related to process safety, equipment safety, and emergency procedures.
- Assist with emergency response planning and participate in tabletop and field drills with applicable teams.
- Support internal and external regulatory audits and assist with the timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
- Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), and mechanical integrity activities.
- Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen process safety and operational safety across the plant.
- Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOPs during downtime (e.g., line stop, waiting time), including cleaning designated equipment and/or surrounding work areas.
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 1–3+ years of experience in process safety, environmental health and safety, chemical processing, battery manufacturing, or a related high-hazard manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of process safety principles and practices applicable to manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of OSHA and applicable state and local safety regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
- Ability to review and understand technical safety documentation and process-related information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Process Safety Management elements, including MOC, PHA/HAZOP, PSSR, or mechanical integrity.
- Experience with lithium-ion battery manufacturing hazards, including NMP, thermal runaway risks, and electrolyte handling and storage.
- Experience with emergency response for industrial chemical or thermal incidents.
- Experience supporting construction safety, contractor safety, or capital equipment installation projects.
- Experience working in lithium-ion battery manufacturing or a similar high-hazard manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, P&IDs, ventilation diagrams, and safety interlock systems.
- Knowledge of EPA, NFPA, and chemical safety requirements applicable to manufacturing operations.
Skills & Competencies:
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Process safety principles and practices
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking and sound judgment
- Project and process coordination
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Ability to communicate safety requirements and recommendations effectively
- Organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational safety
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in office and manufacturing environments with regular presence on the production floor.
- Frequent use of computers, phones, and other standard office equipment.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout manufacturing and project areas for extended periods as required.
- Ability to navigate active manufacturing, construction, and equipment installation areas.
- May be exposed to industrial equipment, chemicals, noise, and other manufacturing hazards while performing process safety responsibilities.
- Must comply with applicable safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
- Flexible hours may be required to support production operations, project activities, audits, training, or emergency response needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.
Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.
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