Senior Environmental and Sustainability Specialist

Volvo Car Corporation • Ridgeville, SC

2d • $105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The role of Environmental Specialist will play a key role in coordinating environment-friendly projects and work within Volvo Cars to minimize cost and any environmental impact from the operations at the Ridgeville Facility. This position will support and lead the environmental areas of responsibility in relation to air and water emissions, waste management, noise pollution, as well as the implementation and oversight of ISO 14001, Volvo’s environmental management system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an environmental role in automotive or other manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Team player, strong social abilities
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to utilize a PC to communicate, track trends and retrieve relevant information

Nice To Haves

• Certified Lead Auditor - ISO 14001
• Knowledge of auto industry or similar manufacturing industry
• Project and time management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to persuade and make effective formal presentations
• Ability to articulate complex issues
• Continuously works to protect and enhance Volvo’s reputation
• Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistent with the highest ethical standards
• Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions
• Uses both logic and intuition to reach appropriate conclusions
• Knows how the organization operates, and knows its place with the larger context of the industry and marketplace
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to political and practical realities
• Listens to others; respects their differences
• Ability to speak credibly to authorities, environmental organizations and/or other public groups with varying levels of understanding

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and maintain environmental protection activities and procedures to ensure compliance with all Volvo and State, Local and Federal Environmental Regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory reporting activities to various local, state and federal agencies.
• Oversight of the facilities waste contractor ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.
• Support plant environmental champions and provide guidance and interpretation of all environmental regulatory requirements as they relate to the production activities.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance throughout the facility.
• Continuous education to ensure you are up-to-date on regulatory requirements.
• Perform environmental training for various employees throughout the facility.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Wellness program with discounts and gifts
• Voluntary benefits
• Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents.
• Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP)

What This Job Offers

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