Environmental Engineer

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

About the Opportunity

The Environmental Engineer at BlueOval SK will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility

As an Environmental Engineer at BlueOval SK, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing waste management processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and minimize environmental impact.  Your primary duties will include but are not limited to:

• Total Waste Management: Overseeing Total Waste Management (TWM) Program

to ensure waste is managed, stored, and disposed according to regulatory and corporate environmental requirements. Manage and review waste profiles, characterizations, and shipping manifests.

• Develop Waste Management Plans: Designing and implementing comprehensive waste management plans that align with regulatory requirements and company sustainability goals.

• Waste Stream Analysis: Conducting thorough analysis of waste streams generated during battery production processes to identify opportunities for reduction, reuse, and recycling.

• Process Optimization: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and minimize waste generation at the source.

• Continuous Improvement: Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance waste management efficiency, sustainability actions, cost reductions, and minimize environmental risks.

• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including but not limited to air quality, water quality, and waste management.

• Environmental Monitoring/Inspections: Conduct regular environmental inspections and monitoring activities to identify potential areas of concern, track environmental key performance indicators, track emissions, effluents, and waste generation. Utilize environmental inspections to analyze data and identify areas for improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with environmental standards. Support agency inspections and internal / external audits.

• Sustainability Initiatives: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the plant's environmental footprint, such as energy conservation, water recycling, waste reduction strategies, pollution prevention measures, and carbon footprint reduction.

• Environmental Training: Provide environmental training to plant personnel to ensure awareness and compliance with environmental policies and procedures.

Capabilities/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field with three to five years of experience in waste management or related field, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Strong knowledge of waste management (solid, hazardous, universal and waste water).

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, compliance requirements and ISO 14001.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proven commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability principles.

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.  We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

For more information about  BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.

What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us.

Benefits include:

• 401k plan with retirement planning services
• 401k company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative Care
• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
• Parental Leave
• Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
• Climate-controlled working environment
• For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
• https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.