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AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.A. We are currently seeking candidates to fill an Environmental, Health and Safety Process Engineer role to support our Florence, South Carolina plant. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience and contribute to a growing company. If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.JOB SUMMARYThe Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Process Engineer is a professional position that provides safety engineering technical support for engineering design, construction, and sustainable operations. Focus areas include Process Safety, Equipment Safety, and Ergonomics. Supports overall EHS site initiatives. Works across the organization to foster continuous improvement for long-term success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. Provides technical environmental, safety, and health support and information to production and corporate personnel. Supports Process Safety Management (PSM) Program and owns the execution of high-quality risk assessments and risk management deliverables.Leads/facilitates risk studies including PHA, HazOp/LOPA, HAZID, and other risk assessment methods. Facilitates reliability studies including FTA, PFMEA, DFMEA.Leads design engineering technical deep dives for greenfield and brownfield engineering projects.Drives scoping and implementation of engineering safety/ hazard mitigation design strategies. Leads efforts for modeling scenarios and working with external consultants/partners as needed to conduct modeling such as CFD, FDS, PHAST, Canary, iPRISM, ALOHA, and other risk modeling tools. Leads follow-through reviews/coordination to ensure identified risks & mitigation efforts have been included in engineering design. Supports Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and (SAT) Site acceptance testing to ensure manufacturers have incorporated applicable ANSI and OSHA standards into the equipment to ensure equipment is safe for operation.Assists in chemical approval requests and updating HMIS permits accordingly. Ensures compliance with Local, State, and Federal health and safety regulations.Supports overall EHS site initiatives. Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.Performs all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience): The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.Minimum Qualifications - ExperiencePrevious experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility, preferred. Minimum of three years in engineering discipline.Minimum of two years of experience supporting safety, health and environment operations in a manufacturing/production environment. Knowledge of battery manufacturing, EV manufacturing, or refinery operations is a plus.Extensive knowledge of State and Federal safety standards. A working knowledge of company's manufacturing processes. Able to work cross-functionally with staff in Operations, Maintenance, Production, Engineering and Quality. Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries. Candidates should also be familiar with the following: Life Safety Design - Familiar with IBC & IFC for life safety design requirements. Fire Protection Engineering - Engineering basis of design for identified hazardous areas and associated fire control systems. Process Controls- Understanding safety system requirements for the basic process control loop (BPCS) and safety instrumented systems (SIS) as they pertain to SIL/PL ratings. Minimum Qualifications - EducationBachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, preferred Computer Skills and Required Software Experience Proficient in MS Office applications and knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor.Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, OneNote, SharePoint).Proficiency with conferencing systems (Microsoft Teams) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.While performing the duties of this job, for shifts lasting up to 12 hours, the employee is required to read, write, speak, hear; sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms, bend, twist, stoop, kneel or crouch while frequently working in confined areas repeatedly throughout the day. Frequently required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally required to climb, balance or crawl. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.The EHS Safety Process Engineer must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSUp to 35% - Occasional international travel as required. BenefitsWorking in a great team environmentMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with company match Life Insurance (Company-paid and additional voluntary life available)Paid Vacation and 14 Paid HolidaysShort-term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)Tuition reimbursementEqual Opportunity EmployerAll of us at AESC - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time. For more information, visit: