Overview:
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Emergency Management Specialist? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities:
Emergency Management Specialist
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Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey
Job Summary:
The Emergency Management Specialist supports the Enterprise Emergency Management Program by coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and business continuity initiatives for the Nevada facility. As the primary on-site Emergency Management representative, this position serves as the liaison between Panasonic, Tesla, local emergency response agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated planning and response activities. The Emergency Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining emergency plans, coordinating training and exercises, supporting emergency incidents, administering the Enterprise Everbridge Mass Notification System for both the Kansas and Nevada facilities, and promoting a culture of preparedness across the organization. This position works under the direction of the Senior Emergency Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring site resilience and operational continuity.
Essential Duties:
Emergency Management Operations:
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Coordinate the day-to-day Emergency Management Program for the Nevada facility.
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Maintain emergency plans, procedures, contact lists, and response documentation.
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Support emergency response, recovery, and business continuity activities.
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Conduct facility risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
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Assist in the development and continuous improvement of emergency management policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Coordination & External Partnerships:
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Serve as the primary Emergency Management point of contact for the Nevada facility.
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Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities with Tesla and other shared-site stakeholders.
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Build and maintain relationships with local fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management agencies, and community partners.
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Participate in local and regional emergency planning meetings and exercises.
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Coordinate post-incident recovery efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
Emergency Communications & Everbridge Administration:
- Serve as the primary administrator for the Enterprise Everbridge Mass Notification System supporting both the Kansas and Nevada facilities.
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Maintain user databases, distribution groups, templates, and notification workflows.
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Coordinate system testing, drills, and after-action improvements.
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Ensure emergency notification procedures remain current and effective.
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Support the Senior Emergency Manager in enterprise-wide emergency communications initiatives.
Training, Exercises & Preparedness:
- Coordinate emergency preparedness training, tabletop exercises, drills, and functional exercises.
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Support departments in developing emergency procedures and response capabilities.
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Evaluate exercises and incidents to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Promote employee awareness of emergency procedures and preparedness initiatives.
Administrative Responsibilities:
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Maintain accurate records of emergency plans, exercises, incidents, corrective actions, and program metrics.
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Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for leadership.
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Support enterprise emergency management initiatives and special projects.
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Remain available to assist during emergency incidents and business disruptions as required.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Travel Requirement:
- Limited — occasional travel to support training, coordination, or post-incident response at other sites
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
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To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications:
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Required Education, Certifications, & Licenses:
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Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, fire science, or a closely related field.
- Active enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in emergency management with previous emergency management experience may be considered.
Preferred:
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Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM).
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HSEEP Certification.
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Incident Management certifications.
Essential Qualifications:
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3+ years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, public safety, or emergency response.
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Experience coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Experience administering or supporting mass notification systems (Everbridge preferred).
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Knowledge of FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
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Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 or ability to obtain within six months.
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Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Manufacturing or industrial emergency management experience.
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Experience working within a shared campus or multi-tenant environment.
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Experience with lithium-ion battery manufacturing or other high-hazard industries.
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Experience coordinating full-scale exercises and multi-agency response planning.
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Familiarity with business continuity and crisis management principles.
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
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Sit: 40%
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Walk: 30%
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Stand: 20%
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Lift: 10%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
For this position, the required frequency is:
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Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
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Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
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Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
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Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
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Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
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Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
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Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
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Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
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Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
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Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
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Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
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Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
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On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
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Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!
Where You'll Be:
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Who We Are:
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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