Environmental Engineer

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work in a premiere battery facility, Ultium. As an Environmental Engineer, you will design and implement environmental programs that allow you to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to manage environmental compliance and conformance. We are currently looking for talented individuals who have a passion for the environment and who want to assist making Ultium Cells a leader in environmental compliance and sustainability.

Electricity is the future of transportation, powered by battery cells that are designed and manufactured by some of the brightest, most innovative people in the world. Ultium Cells is committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best of those battery cells, now and for generations to come. But we need a team of forward-thinking folks with diverse skills and experiences to achieve that vision. We are looking for talented individuals ready to seize the opportunity to learn about and grow with the electric transportation industry.

Inclusion of All People

• Demonstrate a culture of inclusion by actively listening, embracing change and educating others to work effectively together while providing environmental training and coaching (Engagement Leads to Collaboration)

Speak Up! Be Bold

• Monitor environmental parameters and progress to provide recommendations for continuous improvement

• Speaks up to ensure we are doing the right thing for the right reasons

Accountability and Empowerment

• Provide results in a manner that is truthful and demonstrates strength of character

• Grow to understand the plant manufacturing systems including production processes, wastewater discharges, storm water management, air emissions impacts, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management/recycling programs, to ensure effective decision-making and regulatory compliance

• Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required regulatory documentation and reports, schedule and perform compliance testing

• Role model and reinforce our vision, mission, drives and behaviors that cultivate our cultural transformation

Think Customer First

• Focus on driving consistent environmental stewardship programs in support of our customers mission to deliver sustainable solutions that improve the communities in which we live and work

Continuous Innovation

• Develop creative solutions to complex environmental challenges

• Utilize technology and information to develop and maintain environmental management systems

Look Ahead

• Support and improve system designs that preserve the environment, integrate the latest technologies and provide long-term environmental solutions

One Ultium Team

• Build bridges by engaging with our Business Partners and environmental leaders to enable success for the organization, ensuring the achievement of Business Plan goals and objectives, as well as meeting regulatory compliance requirements (Engagement Leads to Collaboration)

• Engage with the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and any other local regulatory agencies to ensure implementation of robust environmental programs and to build relationships that support innovation and expedient resolution of concerns (Engagement Leads to Collaboration)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering or related sciences with emphasis on environmental engineering required.

Skills:

• Communicate proficiently to all levels of management with executive presence

• Work autonomously

• Develop and lead effective teams

• Determining compliance & data analysis

• Timely and effective problem solving

• Project execution

• Connects the team to the outside world

• Proficient in Air Permitting, Storm Water Permitting, Wastewater Permitting and/or Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements.

• Experience in environmental engineering or related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation.

• Basic knowledge of a manufacturing processes is preferred.

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

o 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

o Generous paid holidays

o Tuition Assistance for continuing education

o Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles

o Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role