Environmental Sr. Specialist

HSBMA LLC is a groundbreaking partnership between Hyundai Motor Group and SK On, focused on promoting sustainable community growth. Our factory will produce 50 million battery cells, supporting around 300,000 electric vehicles as we prepare to fully launch in 2026. We prioritize green energy technologies that lower carbon emissions and boost the local economy. Our goal is to lead the way in clean transportation, showing that innovation and caring for the environment can go hand in hand.

About the role

As an Environmental Sr. Specialist within the manufacturing industry in Georgia, GA, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our operations comply with environmental regulations and sustainability standards. Your primary focus will be to develop, implement, and monitor environmental programs that minimize the ecological impact of manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify environmental risks and opportunities for improvement, driving initiatives that promote resource efficiency and waste reduction. This role requires continuous assessment of environmental performance and reporting to both internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reduce environmental pollution caused by manufacturing processes and equipment (design, construction, operations, maintenance, and disposal).
• Monitor and report whether emission facilities and disaster prevention facilities meet authority/permission regulations.
• Establish and implement environmental management standards, procedures, and guidelines (air, water quality, waste, soil, marine environment, greenhouse gases).
• Establish management strategy and implement it to maintain environmental emission prevention facilities (air, waste, wastewater, chemicals).
• Research air/water quality monitoring companies and draw up contracts.
• Develop and track waste reduction and recycling programs.
• Establish management criteria for waste storage, transportation, and treatment.
• Monitor waste disposal vendors to treat waste through guidelines.
• Manage SDS and comply with guidelines.
• Review authorization and permission regulating changes in quantity and concentration of chemical substances.
• Train operators on cell discharge room operation.
• List up and purchase necessary equipment.
• Report work environment status to government agencies and take follow-up measures.
• Liaise effectively with state authorities, customers, and local communities through constant communication and provide environmental information if required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant experience in EV battery, auto parts, automobile industry, or similar high-volume manufacturing.
• Battery manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification for the environment (preferred).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar programs (preferred).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, including stoop, kneel, bend, or crawl.

Work Environment

• Office Environment: Must wear company-provided uniforms.
• Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.
• Usual office environment, production, and construction sites.
• Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals).