Environmental Specialist

Volvo Car USA; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars USA is seeking a Sr. Environmental Specialist for our Ridgeville, SC on-site facility.

The role focuses on coordinating air and water emissions, waste management, and ISO 14001 implementation to reduce environmental impact while supporting manufacturing operations. The position requires collaboration with production and engineering teams, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience in automotive manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years environmental experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• Hands-on air permitting experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of RCRA, TRI, and air quality regulations.
• ISO 14001 experience preferred (Lead Auditor ideal).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain environmental protection activities to ensure compliance with Volvo, local, state and federal requirements.
• Prepare regulatory reporting (Tier II, Form R/TRI, Air Permit Reporting, RCRA, Wastewater permitting).
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, logistics, engineering to improve environmental metrics while supporting operations.
• Oversee waste contractor safety, compliance and cost efficiency.
• Support plant environmental champions and audits; provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Provide environmental training throughout the facility.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Title V/NESHAPs knowledge

Environmental regulations

Education

BS in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Sr. Environmental Specialist - Ridgeville, SC (On-site)

Take the lead in driving innovation

At Volvo Cars, we are committed to advancing safety, sustainability and electrification. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for forward-thinking individuals who can identify challenges before they arise and deliver cutting-edge solutions that set new industry standards.

When you choose a career with Volvo Cars, you’re not just joining a company – you’re helping shape the future of mobility.

** This position is located on-site at our Ridgeville, SC manufacturing facility. Relocation is not available for this role.

Let's introduce ourselves

The role of the Sr. Environmental Specialist will play a key role in the coordination of work and the forwarding of environmental issues within the Volvo Cars Charleston manufacturing plant in Ridgeville, SC. This position will support/lead the environmental areas of responsibility in relation to air and water emissions, waste management, as well as the implementation and oversight of ISO 14001, Volvo’s environmental management system. Volvo is a world-class automotive manufacturer with a uniquely strong focus on reducing its inherent impact on the environment. Consider joining a team with a very high bar for finding solutions towards manufacturing in an environmentally positive way.

What you'll do

• Create, implement, and maintain environmental protection activities and procedures to ensure compliance with all Volvo, local, State and Federal Environmental Regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory reporting activities to various authorities (Tier II, Form R/TRI, Air Permit Reporting, RCRA, Wastewater permitting).
• Work hand-in-hand with production, maintenance, logistics, engineering, and myriad other teams in order to advance environmental metrics while being cost efficient and supporting manufacturing operations.
• Oversight of the facilities waste contractor ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.
• Support plant environmental champions and provide guidance and interpretation of all environmental regulatory requirements as they relate to the production activities.
• Participate in audits to ensure regulatory and ISO compliance throughout the facility.
• Perform environmental training throughout the facility.

What you'll bring

• Hands‑on air permitting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, including preparing, maintaining, modifying, or supporting air permits.
• Working knowledge of Title V, NESHAPs, and other applicable federal, state, and local air-quality regulations.
• Ability and comfort communicating effectively with regulatory authorities.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific field; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum 3 years of environmental experience in automotive, manufacturing, or another industrial environment.
• Knowledge of waste handling regulations with respect to RCRA LQGs. Familiarity with waste profiling as well as DOT requirements.
• Knowledge of the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment and associated environmental compliance requirements.
• ISO 14001 experience preferred (Lead Auditor Certification is ideal), with knowledge of environmental management systems. RC 14001 or other similar quality systems knowledge is acceptable.
• Strong project and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing conditions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex environmental and regulatory issues.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills with sound judgment and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to communicate credibly and effectively with regulatory authorities, environmental organizations, internal stakeholders, and public groups.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and work effectively across teams.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of environmental knowledge.
• Demonstrates integrity, ethical judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to protecting the company’s reputation.
• Proficient with PC‑based applications and systems used to communicate, analyze data, track trends, and retrieve environmental information.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow & be challenged using both formal & informal development channels.
• Builds trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Let's talk benefits

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You’ll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realize our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.