Senior Environmental and Sustainability Specialist

Agriculture, Energy & Environment · Environmental Services · Sustainability Consulting · Sustainability

In short

Volvo Cars seeks a Senior Environmental and Sustainability Specialist to coordinate environmental projects and minimize operational impact at the Ridgeville Facility. Responsibilities include managing emissions, waste, and implementing ISO 14001, with a focus on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and maintain environmental protection activities and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all Volvo and State, Local and Federal Environmental Regulatory requirements.
Perform regulatory reporting activities to various local, state, and federal agencies.
Oversee the facilities waste contractor ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.
Support plant environmental champions and provide guidance on environmental regulatory requirements.
Perform audits to ensure compliance throughout the facility.
Engage in continuous education on regulatory requirements.
Perform environmental training for employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field (experience may be substituted).
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an environmental role in an automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
High school diploma or GED required.
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.

Desired Qualifications

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.
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to persuade and make effective formal presentations.
Ability to articulate complex issues.
Team player with strong social abilities.
Ability to act with integrity and ethical standards.
Flexibility and responsiveness to changing conditions.
Logical and intuitive decision-making.
Understanding of organizational operations within the industry and marketplace.
Recognition and response to political and practical realities.
Respect for others and their differences.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Tax-advantaged savings accounts.
Wellness program with discounts and gifts.
Voluntary benefits.
Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
The Family Bond by Volvo Cars (global paid parental leave policy).
Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP).

Skills

ISO 14001Project ManagementTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsCritical Thinking

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About Volvo Cars

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and…

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