Date Posted: 05/31/2024
Hiring Organization: LGES Honda
Position Number: 465023
Job Title: Environmental Specialist
Job Location: Jeffersonville, OH, USA, 43128
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Compliance
Nice To Have Skills/Attributes: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Job Description
The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.
Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!
www.lgeshonda.com
Summary:
The Environmental Specialist I, supports plant environmental regulatory compliance (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC) and sustainability performance (energy/water/waste resource reduction and efficiency) programs through data analysis, program development and execution, facilitation, and promotion, in alignment with regulatory requirements, plant business plan, and company direction to ensure environmental compliance and to achieve environmental targets.
Responsibilities:
- Lead dept & support plant environmental communication and collaboration for awareness of status, benchmarking, critical issue escalation, initiation of necessary action items and promotion/ diffusion of environmental programs.
- Develop and implement plant processes to comply with environmental regulations and company standards. Support implementation of plant standards.
- Develop, manage, and implement department Environmental business plan themes and projects, support plant Environmental Business Plan Themes and projects, track, and report department performance metrics by applying PDCA to reduce risk and improve environmental characteristics.
- Develop energy, water, and waste targets, analyze data and trends for gaps, report on results, implement countermeasures to mitigate gaps. Identify and implement improvement ideas and projects to reduce environmental impact.
- Draft and implement plant environmental procedures and methods to meet government regulations and company standards as well as other environmental obligations.
- Act as liaison between dept and plant environmental team for dept projects and change points to ensure environmental policy and direction is implemented and achieved.
- Create and perform environmental training content and assign/track department & plant training requirements to improve associate competence.
- Support the development and deployment of data management systems to efficiently track and manage environmental compliance/performance.
- Coordinate assigned contractor SOW(s) (Scope of Work) (e.g., waste management, wastewater operations, water treatment operations, stack testing, consultants, utilities) to support environmental strategies/requirements and ensure ongoing contractor performance.
- Perform and document environmental compliance activities (sampling, checks and inspections) per plant and department procedures related to compliance with CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC regulations to fulfill recordkeeping requirements, reporting obligations and company objectives.
- Conduct performance inspections (energy, water, waste, and data) to identify gaps and opportunities for improvements in the environmental program; support ISO 14001 audits compliance audits and support external audits (government agencies, third party ISO Auditors and Operation Auditors) to ensure company environmental program is accurately represented.
- Coordinate and implement timely countermeasures addressing environmental audit & compliance gaps to ensure effectiveness of environmental program.
- Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.
- Implement innovative solutions to drive improvements and be recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, or science-related degree or equivalent related experience
- 0-4+ years of environmental experience
Knowledge/Skills:
- Experience using Microsoft Office products.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage and lead projects.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
- Effective planning and prioritization skills.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors and production associates.
- General knowledge of environmental compliance requirements
- Some understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting
- Ability to support root cause analysis and implement countermeasures
Additional Requirements:
- This role requires up to 10% of travel (domestic, with potential international)
Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture!
What differentiates The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive base salary
- Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
- Ability to earn compensatory time off
- Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Shift premium (when assigned)
- 401K plan with company match
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
- Advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement for continued learning
- Training and development programs
Additional Offerings:
- On-Site cafeteria
- On-Site recreational area
- On-Site wellness area
- Clean, climate-controlled environment
LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you authorized to work on Rose International’s W2 without sponsorship?
Education:
Experience:
- environmental: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jeffersonville, OH 43128 (Required)
Work Location: In person