Environmental Manager

Energy Vault; Memphis Junction (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing seeks an Environmental Manager focused on sustainability. This role will develop an Environmental Management System compliant with ISO 14001, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while promoting a culture of sustainability. Candidates should have a solid background in environmental engineering along with experience managing compliance in industrial settings.

Benefits

Full Medical / Dental / Vision

Competitive Compensation

Relocation Support

Veteran Mentorship Culture

Real Career Growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing compliance in industrial, battery, or chemical environments.
• Expertise in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Experience with stakeholder-facing roles involving public or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System.
• Secure and maintain environmental permits as per regulations.
• Implement initiatives to reduce water use and waste output by at least 20%.

Skills

Leadership Without Authority

Mission-Driven

Community-Oriented

Detail-Minded & Strategic

Resilient & Clear Communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field

Tools

ISO 14001:2015 systems

Title V air permitting

SPCC

SWPPP

RCRA hazardous waste

Job description

Mission

To champion environmental stewardship at the frontline of advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturing. This role exists to ensure Amplify Cell Technologies operates with full environmental integrity—securing permits, achieving ISO 14001 certification, and building a sustainability-first culture that protects both people and planet.

Performance Objectives

1. Achieve ISO 14001 Certification
   
   Lead the planning, development, and implementation of an ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System for the Byhalia manufacturing site within the first 12 months.
   
2. Secure All Required Environmental Permits
   
   Obtain and maintain air, water, and hazardous waste permits (Title V, SWPPP, SPCC) in alignment with federal and state regulations by Q4 of the first operational year.
   
3. Embed Sustainability Across Operations
   
   Implement plant-wide initiatives to reduce water use, waste output, and material consumption by at least 20% over 24 months, in partnership with production teams and community stakeholders.
   
4. Mitigate Environmental Risks During Site Launch
   
   Provide environmental engineering oversight during the construction and manufacturing launch phase, ensuring compliance with LiFePO₄ environmental guidelines and mitigating risk pre-production.
   
5. Represent Amplify to External Agencies
   
   Build trust with local, state, and federal environmental bodies by providing transparent, proactive updates and participating in regulatory and community forums quarterly.
   
6. Quantify Environmental Impact of Operations
   
   Analyze site data to report the ecological impact of key operations, delivering quarterly briefings to senior leadership with actionable insights.
   

Fit Traits

• Leadership Without Authority: Influences cross-functional teams without direct reports
  

• Mission-Driven: Sees environmental compliance as both a duty and a strategy
  

• Community-Oriented: Engages local partners in sustainability outcomes
  

• Detail-Minded & Strategic: Balances technical precision with long-term vision
  

• Resilient & Clear Communicator: Operates effectively in regulatory complexity and evolving operations
  

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field
  

• 5+ years managing compliance in industrial, battery, or chemical environments
  

• Expertise in:
  

  • ISO 14001:2015 systems
    

  • Title V air permitting, SPCC, SWPPP, RCRA hazardous waste
    

  • Construction-phase environmental assessments
    

• Experience with stakeholder-facing roles involving public or regulatory agencies
  

• Prior success in sustainability program implementation strongly preferred
  

Benefits

• Full Medical / Dental / Vision
  
• Competitive Compensation
  
• Relocation Support
  
• Veteran Mentorship Culture — CEO is a veteran, and many leaders share a service background
  
• Real Career Growth — Be part of building a company, not just filling a role