EHS Engineer (Environmental, Health & Safety) – Lithium Battery Industry

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Company Profile

Our client is a leading domestic supplier of Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LTC) batteries, possessing independent intellectual property rights and internationally advanced technological capabilities. The company is committed to becoming a world-class new energy lithium enterprise. Its business mainly serves key industries such as smart grids, RFID, automotive electronics, and security, providing environmentally friendly lithium energy solutions and related products characterized by high energy density, long service life, and wide operating temperature ranges.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the company’s EHS policies and comply with relevant national laws and regulations; organize and promote EHS awareness and enforcement;
• Develop and/or assist in establishing and improving safety production management systems, and supervise their implementation;
• Organize EHS training and technical education programs, ensuring onboarding and contractor safety training and certification;
• Organize or participate in the development and execution of emergency response plans and drills, and propose improvement measures based on drill outcomes;
• Manage construction safety, including qualification review of contractors and personnel, evaluation of safety measures and special construction plans, safety training, and technical briefings;
• Conduct on-site EHS supervision and risk assessments, organize special inspections, propose corrective measures, and drive closure of corrective actions; suspend operations in the event of major safety risks and report promptly;
• Coordinate with government regulatory authorities during inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed;
• Participate in emergency response, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and improvement implementation;
• Maintain documentation and reporting within the scope of responsibility in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Safety Engineering or related disciplines;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as an EHS/Safety Engineer; lithium battery industry experience preferred;
• Solid knowledge of safety production technology and EHS management systems;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, fire monitoring systems, and water systems management;
• Familiar with emergency management systems and procedures;
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills;
• Certified Safety Engineer or First-Class Registered Fire Protection Engineer is preferred;
• Strong learning ability and execution capability;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong psychological and physical resilience to handle emergencies;
• Sense of responsibility, proactive working attitude, and strong team spirit.

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, please send your English CV to the headhunter email address: Kontakt (über Bewerben-Kontaktformular)
We will get in touch with you as soon as possible!