Safety Engineer

SK battery America•Commerce, GA

19d

About The Position

SK Battery America is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Environmental Engineer to support compliance and sustainability initiatives at its advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on air, water, waste, and chemical management programs and continuous improvement in environmental performance. The Environmental Engineer collaborates with operations, maintenance, and SHE teams to meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and support the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainable energy solutions. The position supports permitting, environmental records and reporting, emissions and wastewater management, battery recycling and disposal, environmental data systems, sustainability initiatives, ISO 14001 implementation and audits, employee training, and environmental assessments for equipment installations and process modifications. It also involves working with cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, agencies, and other external stakeholders on technical and compliance matters.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
2–5+ years of experience in environmental engineering or compliance.
Strong knowledge of Title V air permitting, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste (RCRA), SPCC, and SWPPP.
Hands-on experience with environmental control equipment, including pH meters, automated samplers, dust collectors, scrubbers, and activated carbon units.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions while wearing necessary PPE.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, sometimes repetitively.
Ability to walk and remain mobile for several hours at a time throughout the day.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional, cross-cultural team environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or EV battery industries preferred.
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery production processes and associated environmental risks is a plus.
Experience with environmental management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support environmental permitting activities, including Title V air, NPDES wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, and SWPPP.
Maintain records for inspections, monitoring, reporting, and compliance certifications.
Assist with agency correspondence, audits, and inspections involving the EPA, Georgia EPD, and local authorities.
Track and report emissions inventories, perform AP-42 calculations, and support stack testing.
Manage wastewater sampling and treatment system monitoring, and prepare DMR reporting.
Support lithium-ion battery recycling, reuse, and proper disposal practices.
Prepare and submit environmental reports, including Tier II, TRI, Biennial, HWM, DMR, and greenhouse gas reports.
Use computerized environmental management systems such as Velocity, Enablon, and SAP for data tracking and analysis.
Develop dashboards to monitor key performance metrics.
Identify and implement energy-efficiency and waste-reduction initiatives aligned with corporate sustainability goals.
Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation and audits.
Train employees on environmental awareness, waste segregation, and emergency response.
Collaborate with engineering teams on new equipment installation and process modifications to assess environmental impacts.
Participate in cross-functional projects to integrate environmental requirements.
Work with contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders to resolve technical and compliance matters.