Job Description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Major Duties

Responsible for promoting and implementing health, safety and environmental programs in Industrial Automation Cambridge, Woodbridge, and Wixom sites in support of the corporate Health, Safety and Environment Standards. Acts as an internal technical resource to provide guidance and training on a variety of health, safety and environment issues.

Specific Responsibilities

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  Responsible for driving success in accident prevention through implementation of Company programs to promote and improve Health & Safety.
• Provides expertise and leadership in anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of health/safety hazards and related compliance at the site
• Drives compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) training by working with departments for scheduling, external training, and provides internal training for ATS specific program requirements.
• Monitors and audits field related activities to ensure HSE programs are being adhered to
• Implement and administers standardized plant HSE processes to ensure compliance to applicable government regulations as well as and corporate standards
• Drives attainment of organizational goals through the elimination of environmental impacts, occupational injuries/illnesses, property damage and improvement of production efficiency as well as safeguarding the health and safety of all employees
• Analyzes injury/illness experience, identifying/tracking injury correlation, determining root causes, establishing corrective action measures; analyze environmental incidents, determine root causes, and ensures appropriate corrective actions are implemented and maintained
• Coordinates communication of HSE regulatory inspection activity with site leadership
• Participates in the development and continuous improvement of global HSE initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations and industry leading safety practices.
• Provides and maintains accurate statistical data, reports and analysis of injury trends to operations in support of divisional accident reduction goals.
• Reviews all accident investigation reports to ensure appropriate internal and external reporting is completed and followed-up within timeframes and participate in investigations where required.
• Oversees the \xe2\x80\x9cBattery Safety Program\xe2\x80\x9d and ensures all necessary items are in compliance per customer and local requirements.
• Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct
• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tag out methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health and safety related discipline.
• Professional HSE designation preferred but not required

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum six years of hands-on health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong understanding of HSE regulatory framework in USA and Canada and global experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands under tight timelines

Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

• We VALUE our People: The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people.
• We\xe2\x80\x99ve got GREAT Work Perks: We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our treat days, free gourmet coffee beverages, employee referral bonus and onsite cafeteria.
• We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
• We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development. Ask about our tuition reimbursement program and our commitment to promoting from within.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.