Senior Specialist, Environmental & Sustainability

The Senior Specialist, Environmental & Sustainability at HL-GA Battery Company LLC is responsible for managing environmental compliance programs, including permitting and regulatory reporting. This role involves collaboration across departments to assess and mitigate environmental risks, maintain ISO 14001 standards, and support sustainability initiatives. The position is based in Ellabell, GA, and may require flexible working hours to support manufacturing operations.
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Sr. Specialist, Environmental & SustainabilityFull Time Professional Savannah, Ellabell, GA, US

27 days ago Requisition ID: 1307

Summary:

The Sr. Specialist, Environmental & Sustainability serves as a senior technical resource responsible for executing and maintaining environmental compliance programs in support of manufacturing operations. This role leads environmental permitting, reporting, regulatory compliance execution, and ISO 14001 system implementation to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.

The Sr. Specialist partners cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and external agencies to anticipate, evaluate, and control environmental risks while driving continuous improvement and supporting the company’s sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage environmental permitting activities including air permits, wastewater/NPDES permits, storm water permits, hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, and chemical reporting requirementsPrepare, submit, and maintain required environmental regulatory reports including Tier II, Form R, GHG, SPCC, and other applicable submissionsMaintain regulatory compliance calendars and ensure all required reporting deadlines are metServe as primary technical contact for regulatory agency inquiries, inspections, and correspondenceInterpret environmental regulations and translate requirements into operational controlsMaintain and execute the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001 standardsLead internal environmental audits and support external certification auditsTrack corrective and preventive actions and verify closureMaintain documentation and records required for ISO certification and regulatory complianceCollect, validate, and analyze environmental performance data including emissions, wastewater discharge, waste generation, and sustainability metricsDevelop and maintain environmental KPIs and dashboards for leadership reviewIdentify trends and recommend corrective or preventive actions to mitigate riskConduct environmental inspections and compliance audits within production areasSupport incident investigations related to environmental releases, spills, or non-compliance eventsDevelop and implement corrective action plans in coordination with operationsProvide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding environmental impact of process changes or new equipmentSupport sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, recycling programs, energy efficiency projects, and carbon reduction effortsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive environmental stewardship programsIdentify opportunities to reduce environmental risk, cost, and operational impactDevelop and manage budgets for environmental permits, fees, consulting services, and monitoring activitiesCoordinate with environmental consultants and laboratories to ensure accurate testing and reportingThis 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 StandardsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field requireAdvanced certifications or a master’s degree preferredProfessional certifications such as CHMM, CIH, CSP, or PE preferredMay 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:

7+ years of environmental compliance and regulatory reporting experience in a manufacturing or highly regulated industrial environmentDirect experience managing air emissions, wastewater, storm water, and hazardous waste compliance programsDemonstrated experience maintaining ISO 14001 Environmental Management SystemsExperience interacting with federal and state environmental regulatory agenciesSkills:

Strong working knowledge of EPA, state environmental regulations, and industrial compliance requirementsAbility to independently manage complex permitting and reporting processesExperience conducting environmental audits and compliance inspectionsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesEffective written and verbal communication skills for interaction with regulators and senior leadershipAbility to manage multiple compliance deadlines with high attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and environmental data tracking systemsAbility to work flexible hours as needed to support production and global coordinationPhysical Requirements:Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to12 hours:

Safety glassesEar protectionMust be able to perform the following activities repeatedly for periods of up to12 hours:

Lift, push, and pull materials or equipmentStoop, twist, and bendSit and/or stand for extended periodsUse hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer systemsWork may involve handling or working in proximity tohazardous 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 andOSHA Hazard Communication requirementsis mandatory.Employees must properly wear and maintain assignedpersonal 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.