Ultium Cells Overview:
Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-Ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest battery cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.6 Billion. It will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.
The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
Salary Range: $68,000 and up based on experience
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)
Qualifications
Abilities:
- 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
Skills:
- Proficient in Air Permitting, Storm Water Permitting, Wastewater Permitting and/or Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements.
Experience:
- Experience in environmental engineering or related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation.
- Basic knowledge of a manufacturing processes is preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering or related sciences with emphasis on environmental engineering required.
- Demonstration in continuous education 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:
- Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
- Competitive Dental and vision insurance
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Tuition Assistance for continuing education
- Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
- Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
- Comfortable air-conditioned work environment
