Environmental & Sustainability Specialist I

HL-GA Battery Company LLC • Ellabell, GA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field required
• 0 - 3 years of environmental compliance, sustainability, or regulatory reporting experience
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance principles
• 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
• 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 may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals.
• 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.
• Work may occur in mechanical rooms, utility areas, rooftops, or other industrial environments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant internship or co-op experience preferred
• Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Korean language proficiency preferred to support coordination with Korean headquarters, OEM partners, and technical documentation review.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level