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Senior Process Safety Engineer job at BlueOval SK, LLC. Kentucky. Introduction to BlueOval SK At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state‑of‑the‑art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand‑new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

About The Opportunity The Senior Process Safety Engineer at BlueOval SK will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start‑up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

• Lead the implementation of the BOSK Process Safety Management program to ensure compliance with the OSHA PSM standard and minimize the risk of losses due to catastrophic incidents
• Organize and maintain process safety information documentation
• Coordinate initial process hazard analyses (PHA) and periodic updates
• Develop recommendations for addressing process safety issues identified during risk analysis
• Develop local written procedures to ensure program implementation
• Manage the pre‑start‑up safety review (PSSR) process during the plant launch and ongoing operations
• Coordinate inspections to ensure mechanical integrity of process equipment
• Report on process safety performance to BOSK leadership and joint venture partners
• Conduct post‑incident and near‑miss investigations related to process safety
• Track key performance metrics and use statistics to identify opportunities to improve performance
• Ensure that there is an effective Management of Change (MOC) process and maintain documentation
• Build good working relationships with regulatory agencies
• Support other safety, environment and fire protection activities functions as needed
• Conduct routine audits of the PSM processes and drive corrective action to completion at BOSK sites
• Coordinate external audits and ensure that corrective actions are completed
• Coach and train other employees and the plant leadership team about process safety requirements
• Provide process safety expertise to support for emergency preparedness

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or similar field with acceptable experience.
• Three years of experience in a process safety role in manufacturing, chemical process, or refinery operations
• Experience and in‑depth knowledge of the OSHA Process Safety Management standard
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or pursuing certification
• Work experience at a lithium battery manufacturing facility or similar operations
• Experience implementing process safety at a startup plant
• Experience as PHA facilitator or scribe
• Experience and knowledge of mechanical equipment and maintenance procedures
• Experience writing proposals and specifications
• Demonstrated project management skills

• 401k plan with retirement planning services
• 401k company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative Care
• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
• Parental Leave
• Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
• Climate‑controlled working environment

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.