Environmental Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents and near-misses, and lead corrective/preventive action
• Monitor compliance with EPA, TDEC, and other applicable environmental regulations
• Conduct environmental training and inspections
• Manage environmental permits, reporting, and air, water and waste management programs, including Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator requirements
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and readiness activities
• Partner with Production and Facilities to identify and mitigate environmental risks
• Grow to understand plant manufacturing systems, including production processes, wastewater discharges, storm water management, air emissions impacts, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management/recycling programs, to support effective decision-making and regulatory compliance
• Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required regulatory documentation and reports, and to schedule and perform compliance testing
• Build bridges by engaging with our Business Partners and environmental leaders to enable success for the organization, ensuring the achievement of Business Plan goals and objectives, as well as meeting regulatory compliance requirements (Engagement Leads to Collaboration)
• Engage with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and any other local regulatory agencies to ensure implementation of robust environmental programs and to build relationships that support innovation and expedient resolution of concerns (Engagement Leads to Collaboration)
• Monitor environmental parameters and progress to provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Maintain environmental records, metrics, and regulatory documentation
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the plant
• Understand, demonstrate, and preserve workplace and process safety, PPE requirements, including, but not limited to hazardous materials, equipment and other general workplace requirements.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Relevant experience: 4 years or greater
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate proficiently to all levels of management
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant ERP/business systems (e.g., SAP)
• Ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including determining compliance & data analysis

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience in a chemical, battery, or automotive manufacturing environment
• Emergency response experience
• Proficient in Air Permitting, Storm Water Permitting, Wastewater Permitting and/or Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements
• Experience developing and leading effective teams, and executing projects
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
• High attention to detail

Core Competencies

Total Rewards Information

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer