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Job Summary
Shift: 1st shift
Days of Work: Monday Friday
Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Work Location: Onsite (Mankato MN)
Starting Salary: $95000 to $110000 annually
Pay Frequency: BiWeekly
Nidec / Kato Engineering is the worlds No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling everything that spins and moves miniature to gigantic. Nidec / Kato Engineering is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors industrial motors appliance motors and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment mining oil and gas and power generation and for commercial applications such as pool and spa condensers cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140000 employees stationed worldwide Nidec / Kato Engineering continues to be a unique organization and each location maintains its individual personality.
Whether driving locomotives powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm Nidec / Kato Engineering electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1000 employees in the Americas we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industrys leading manufacturer.
Job Description
Position Objective:
Site leader for all plant wide safety and environmental programs for all employees to provide a safe injury free workplace that complies with and exceeds all safety and environmental regulations. Serve as the primary resource communicator trainer and solutions provider for problems identified and engage all employees while serving as a conduit for information related to safety and environmental projects and employee concerns. Comply with all mandated reporting and work with employees in a proactive manner to reduce injuries.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Leads the planning implementation and management of safety / environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
- Leads the planning implementation and management of programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices for example but not limited to fire protection lockout/tagout fall protection and handling techniques for chemicals toxins equipment and other materials.
- Leads all safety related activities for the facility including safety related initiatives and plant safety committee.
- Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
- Compile and submit accident and / or environmental reports required by Nidec Corporate and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain environmental health and safety files and records in accordance with the corporate record retention guidelines.
- Ensure timely submittal acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Lead investigations of all workrelated incidents/accidents recommending corrective action to eliminate future similar incidents.
- Serve as the primary resource for managers and employees regarding safety and environmental issues.
- Report required OSHA information as well as the reporting that is required by company.
- Complete governmentmandated reports related to safety and environmental issues.
- Administrative duties including filing phone calls tracking data
- Write review or update safety policies and procedures.
Experience/Skills:
- 58 years applicable experience in Manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience generating regulatory reporting and experience interpreting and complying with OSHA regulations.
- Previous experience leading a safety team and training employees and plant management on proper safety and environmental work practices
- OSHA CPR First Aid and other training as required
- Due to Military requirements candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
Education:
- Bachelors degree in safety and environmental preferred or bachelors degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
Additional Job Details
At Nidec we prioritize our teams wellbeing and success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both personally and professionally. These are the great benefits we offer with additional perks and programs available to enhance your overall experience with us.
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