Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist (2nd Shift)

Noveon Magnetics

  • San Marcos, Texas
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have a background in Environmental, Health and Safety potentially including some experience in plant operations and OpX programs and will engage on the manufacturing floor, partnering with operations, engineering, and maintenance to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement. Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist Location: San Marcos, TX Shift: C or D shift | 6:00pm – 6:30am CST *Pitman Shift Schedule: Work a rotating 12-hour schedule designed to provide extended time off and a consistent work-life balance.

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    LocationSan Marcos, Texas

    Description

    Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist
    Location: San Marcos, TX
    Shift: C or D shift | 6:00pm – 6:30am CST
    *Pitman Shift Schedule: Work a rotating 12-hour schedule designed to provide extended time off and a consistent work-life balance. The rotation follows a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off pattern, giving employees frequent days off and every other weekend off while supporting our 24/7 operations.
     
     
     
    Noveon Magnetics, established in 2016, is a sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnet manufacturer headquartered in San Marcos, Texas. We are the first company in more than two decades to produce and deliver sintered NdFeB magnets at commercial scale on American soil.
    Our 100-acre campus provides room to scale production beyond 2,000 metric tons annually. Noveon conducts every step of the manufacturing process in Texas, including research and development, powder metallurgy, sintering, machining, plating, assembly, and delivery, making our EcoFlux magnets 100% Made in America. Noveon's EcoFlux magnets power the electric motors behind robotics, hybrid and electric vehicles, aerospace systems, industrial equipment, and energy infrastructure. These high-performance magnets play a critical role in the technologies that drive electrification and innovation around the world.
    Our goal is to build the best magnets in the world and change how the world electrifies. We're looking for exceptional people who want to learn, build, and help lay the foundation for this company and for their own careers in the years ahead.
     
     
    Position Summary
    Noveon Magnetics is seeking a hands-on EHS Specialist to lead and support occupational health and safety initiatives in an advanced manufacturing environment. This position is primarily focused on employee safety, OSHA compliance, hazard recognition, risk reduction, and building a proactive safety culture. Environmental compliance responsibilities are secondary.
    The ideal candidate will have a background in Environmental, Health and Safety potentially including some experience in plant operations and OpX programs and will engage on the manufacturing floor, partnering with operations, engineering, and maintenance to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.

    Manufacturing Environment: This position supports operations involving:

    • Rare earth materials and powder metallurgy
    • Combustible metal dust
    • High-temperature furnaces and thermal processing
    • Hydraulic presses, CNC machining, robotics, and automation
    • Industrial chemicals and compressed gases
    • Powered industrial trucks and material handling equipment
     
     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Promoting a positive safety culture through coaching, employee engagement, and leadership.
    • Conducting safety inspections, audits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments.
    • Leading incident, injury, and near-miss investigations and implementing corrective actions.
    • Developing and maintaining OSHA-compliant safety programs, procedures, and training.
    • Monitoring compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
    • Supporting industrial hygiene, PPE, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and ergonomics programs.
    • Evaluating machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, confined space, hot work, and fall protection.
    • Maintaining OSHA injury and illness records (300, 300A, and 301 logs).
    • Participating in emergency preparedness, contractor safety, and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
    • Supporting hazardous waste management, chemical safety, SDS management, and other environmental compliance activities.
     
     
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 5+ years of progressive EHS experience.
    • Associate degree in a related field with significant EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
    • High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing or other high-hazard industrial environments.
    • Equivalent combinations of education, military service, certifications, and experience will be considered.
    • Possesses a minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
    • Can demonstrate a strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards.
    • Has experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, JHAs, safety training, and OSHA compliance.
    • Has a working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, PPE, and OSHA recordkeeping.
    • Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • NFPA 70, CSP, SMP, ASP, OHST, or CIH certification.
    • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry.
    • Experience in metals manufacturing, powder metallurgy, oil refineries or chemical/petro-chemical plants, additive and/or advanced materials, battery, aerospace, or semiconductor manufacturing.
    • Experience with ISO 45001/14001, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • ISO-45001/14001 Auditor Certifications
    Physical Requirements
    • Able to move up to 15lbs.
    • Can wear PPE.
    • Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
    • Can make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs.
    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
     
     
    Why Join Noveon Magnetics
    At Noveon Magnetics, our mission is simple: manufacture quality magnets that power the future. We are seeking motivated individuals who want to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
     
    Benefits & Perks
    • Competitive pay
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting Day 1
    • HSA with employer contributions
    • EAP
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Employer-paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
    • PTO after 90 days
    • Sick Leave
    • Company-paid Holidays
     
    Employment with Noveon Magnetics is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Certain positions may also require eligibility to access export-controlled information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must meet all applicable employment and regulatory requirements.
     
    Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
     

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