Environmental & Sustainability Specialist I

HL-GA Battery Company LLC is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Specialist I to support environmental compliance for manufacturing operations in Ellabell, GA. The role involves assisting with regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and management systems, while working with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance records, supporting audits, and sustainability initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with some experience in environmental compliance.
Summary:

The Specialist I, Environmental & Sustainability supports environmental compliance activities for manufacturing operations. This role assists in maintaining regulatory compliance programs, supporting environmental permitting and reporting processes, and helping implement environmental management systems under the direction of senior environmental leadership. The Specialist I, works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and EH&S teams to help identify environmental risks, maintain compliance documentation, and support sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with environmental permitting activities including air, wastewater/NPDES, storm water, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and chemical reporting programs
• Support preparation and submission of required regulatory reports such as Tier II, Form R, GHG, SPCC, and related filings
• Maintain compliance calendars and tracking tools to ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Support preparation of documentation for regulatory inspections and audits
• Maintain organized environmental compliance records
• Support implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in alignment with ISO 14001 requirements
• Assist with internal environmental audits and corrective action tracking
• Maintain documentation required for ISO certification and compliance
• Collect and compile environmental performance data including emissions, wastewater discharge, waste generation, and sustainability metrics
• Support development of environmental reports and dashboards for leadership review
• Assist in identifying trends and reporting findings to senior environmental staff
• Conduct routine environmental inspections within production and administrative areas
• Support environmental incident investigations related to spills, releases, or compliance concerns
• Assist in implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Provide support to operations and engineering teams regarding environmental procedures
• Assist with sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, recycling, and energy efficiency programs
• Coordinate with consultants and laboratories as directed by senior environmental staff
• This position supports essential manufacturing operations and may require working day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and reporting to work during emergency situations, inclement weather events, or other operational disruptions when it is safe to do so.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field required
• Relevant internship or co-op experience preferred
• May be required to respond to after-hours operational issues or emergency events in support of facility infrastructure, utilities systems, or safe plant operations.

Work Authorization:
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Experience:
• 0 - 3 years of environmental compliance, sustainability, or regulatory reporting experience
• Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance principles

Skills:
• Working knowledge of EPA and state environmental regulations
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production
• Korean language proficiency preferred to support coordination with Korean headquarters, OEM partners, and technical documentation review.
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours:
• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed shoes
• Nitrile gloves
• Ear protection
• Cleanroom suit

Must be able to perform the following activities repeatedly for periods of up to 12 hours:
• Lift, push, and pull materials or equipment
• Stoop, twist, and bend
• Reach overhead
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer systems

Work Environment:
• Work may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals.
• Exposure to chemical vapors, dust, or other controlled substances may occur depending on process assignment.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements is mandatory.
• Employees must properly wear and maintain assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times within designated areas.
• Required PPE may include respirators, chemical-resistant garments, gloves, eye protection, face shields, or other equipment determined by process and risk assessment.
• Exposure to noise, heat, mechanical equipment, and industrial chemicals may occur depending on system location.
• Work may occur in mechanical rooms, utility areas, rooftops, or other industrial environments.

HL-GA Battery Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.