Senior Environmental and Sustainability Specialist

Volvo Car Germany GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars is seeking a Senior Environmental and Sustainability Specialist to drive environmental programs at our Ridgeville Facility, coordinating compliance with air and water regulations and ISO 14001 implementation. You will lead regulatory reporting, audits, training, and continuous improvement, partnering with operations to minimize environmental impact while upholding Volvo’s reputation and values.

This role requires a bachelor’s in environmental science or engineering, at least 3 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or related field
• Experience may be substituted for education
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an environmental role in automotive or other manufacturing or industrial environment
• Team player, strong social abilities
• Preferred certified Lead Auditor - ISO 14001
• Knowledge of auto industry or similar manufacturing industry
• Project and time management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate complex issues
• Continuously works to protect and enhance Volvo’s reputation
• Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions
• Uses both logic and intuition to reach appropriate conclusions
• Knows how the organization operates, and knows its place with the larger context of the industry and marketplace
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to political and practical realities
• Listens to others; respects their differences
• Ability to utilize a PC to communicate, track trends and retrieve relevant information
• Ability to speak credibly to authorities, environmental organizations and/or other public groups with varying levels of understanding
• High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and maintain environmental protection activities and procedures to ensure compliance with all Volvo and State, Local and Federal Environmental Regulatory requirements
• Regulatory reporting activities to various local, state and federal agencies
• 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
• Perform audits to ensure compliance throughout the facility
• Continuous education to ensure you are up-to-date on regulatory requirements
• Perform environmental training for various employees throughout the facility

Job description

Senior Environmental and Sustainability Specialist

Let's introduce ourselves

The role of Environmental Specialist will play a key role in coordinating environment-friendly projects and work within Volvo Cars to minimize cost and any environmental impact from the operations at the Ridgeville Facility. This position will support and lead the environmental areas of responsibility in relation to air and water emissions, waste management, noise pollution, as well as the implementation and oversight of ISO 14001, Volvo’s environmental management system.

What you'll do

• Create, implement, and maintain environmental protection activities and procedures to ensure compliance with all Volvo and State, Local and Federal Environmental Regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory reporting activities to various local, state and federal agencies.
• 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.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance throughout the facility.
• Continuous education to ensure you are up-to-date on regulatory requirements.
• Perform environmental training for various employees throughout the facility.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an environmental role in automotive or other manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Team player, strong social abilities
• Preferred certified Lead Auditor - ISO 1401
• Knowledge of auto industry or similar manufacturing industry
• Project and time management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as advanced analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to persuade and make effective formal presentations
• Ability to articulate complex issues
• Continuously works to protect and enhance Volvo’s reputation
• Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistent with the highest ethical standards
• Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions
• Uses both logic and intuition to reach appropriate conclusions
• Knows how the organization operates, and knows its place with the larger context of the industry and marketplace
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to political and practical realities
• Listens to others; respects their differences
• Ability to utilize a PC to communicate, track trends and retrieve relevant information
• Ability to speak credibly to authorities, environmental organizations and/or other public groups with varying levels of understanding
• 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.

Salary Range

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, location and company guidelines