Environmental Engineer

Position: Environmental Engineer 1
Location: Jeffersonville

L-H Battery Company, 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!

Summary:

Supports the Environmental Health and Safety regulatory compliance (TSCA, CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC) and sustainability performance programs at the Jeffersonville site through data analysis, program execution, facilitation and promotion in alignment with local, state, and federal regulations. Functions as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of L-H Battery Company.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret department & plant environmental performance to comply with government regulations and company standards as well as other environmental obligations.
• Track and report plant environmental performance (energy/water/waste/CO2) metrics, coordinate and implement plant environmental business plan themes and projects/permits by applying PDCA to reduce risk and improve environmental characteristics.
• Support dept & plant environmental communication and collaboration for awareness of status, benchmarking, critical issue escalation, initiation of necessary action items and promotion/ diffusion of environmental programs.
• 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 Parent Company Auditors) of the department to ensure L-H Battery's Environmental program is accurately represented.
• Coordinate and implement timely department countermeasures addressing environmental audit & performance gaps to ensure effectiveness of environmental program.
• Identify and implement improvement ideas and projects to reduce L-H Battery environmental impact.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate with L-H Battery's EHS colleagues from parent companies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Environmental Science, or science-related degree or equivalent related experience

Experience:

• 0-4 years of environmental experience

Skills:

• General knowledge of environmental compliance requirements
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and lead projects
• Some understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting.
• Ability to support root cause analysis and implementation of 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…