What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist (I - Sr.) position at LG Energy Solution?
Title: Environmental Specialist (I – Sr.)
Reports to: Environmental Manager
Location: Holland, MI
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary
The Sr. Environmental Specialist will use their experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace and engage employees in the development of a strong EH&S culture. In this role, you will evaluate workplace compliance with regard to local, state and federal regulations. You will function as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of company EH&S standards and programs. You will perform jobsite auditing and conducts incident investigation. You also will conduct inspections and ensure compliance with applicable EH&S regulations and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Support LG Energy Solution by managing the company’s permitting activities, including, but not limited to, air, waste, storm water, waste water permits and other reporting requirements
- Assist with compiling all relevant information needed for completing facility permits
- Collaborate with other groups and consultants as needed to ensure applications are completed/submitted accurately and on-time
- Support others to ensure all permitting and reporting complies company standards and applicable Federal/State/Local and environmental regulations
- Provide relevant data for completing reports and tracking
- Communicate with federal, state and local agencies as necessary
- Provide management with updates on application and reporting status
- Understand government regulations as needed to complete tasks
- Provide technical expertise for other team members in regards to environmental regulations
- Provide leadership with an accurate budget for permitting and reporting related fees and activities
- Provide permitting and reporting assistance to other LG Energy Solution sites as needed
- Provide overall support within the Environmental team, as assigned
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
- 0-7 years of experience in environmental reporting and regulatory experience
Skills:
- Strong technical skills required to carry out complex permitting projects with minimal coaching
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and give direction to others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with both internal and external customers and regulatory agencies
- Possess a strong sense of urgency and the ability
- Ability to prioritize workflow based on specific deadlines
- MS Office Suite
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Possess a strong sense of urgency and the ability to multitask
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites