Description
Onsite This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Detroit, Michigan on a full-time basis from noon - 8pm .
The Role
The Safety Representative is to interface regularly and directly with the plant launch team on site, the local joint safety team, all the Central Manufacturing Engineering and Construction teams /Contractors installing new plant machinery and processes equipment. This professional should be very comfortable and capable of developing, prioritizing, and managing their own schedule to ensure that all RESS launch related tasks are implemented in accordance with the latest GM specifications. May require working some off shift hours. Participate in equipment buyoffs at OEM build sites as required. Ensure contractors are adhering to General Motors Safety practices while on the premises. This safety professional is also responsible for providing Workplace Safety technical and regulatory advice, instructing, and coaching to site/functional operations. In addition, they are responsible for assisting Site Leadership with implementation, maintenance, and compliance with all GM Workplace Safety and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do
Machinery/equipment risk assessments
Machinery/equipment offsite vendor visits (when required)
Machinery/equipment buy-off inspections
Research and provide technical information or direction to engineering support groups
Periodic monitoring and evaluation of safe work of contractors working on site
Integrate new process equipment into the plants safety system
Summarize critical issues and escalate to leadership when required for support
Flexible work schedule for inspections, especially during non-production down times
Analyzing Workplace Safety data and communicating results and trends along with continuous improvement opportunities.
Assessing site Workplace Safety performance and conformance to requirements
Working in partnership with the local site leadership to support Workplace Safety culture
Developing and educating site employees to drive Workplace Safety culture
Additional Description
Your Skills and Abilities
BA/BS degree in safety or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
One year or more of field experience in an EHS position
What will Give you a Competitive Edge
Familiarity with occupational workplace safety processes
Accredited certifications
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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