Environmental Engineer

at  Hanwha Q Cells

Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking an Environmental Engineer to work at our Cartersville, GA facility. This position is responsible for supporting Qcells in achieving environmental compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and internal Qcells environmental policies. The Environmental Engineer collaborates with the plant on air, water, and waste projects, collects environmental data, and liaises with State and Federal agencies on environmental compliance and permit issues. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to be part of a new plant design, build, and startup in Cartersville, GA.

• Efficiently manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and complete projects within budget
• Generate, prepare, and draft environmental reports
• Resolve environmental issues related to water, air, and waste regulations
• Develop air emission estimates for industrial processes and related operations
• Prepare supporting documentation and reports, including engineering calculations, regulatory compliance reports, SWPP/SPCC Plans, Tier II reports, TRI reports, and air, water, and waste permit applications
• Collaborate with plant personnel and other specialists to address environmental challenges
• Conduct inspections of plant facilities to assess operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Develop and deliver environmental compliance training sessions
• Maintain timely and effective communication with federal, state, and local plant municipalities on environmental compliance matters
• Act as the primary point of contact for the plant’s environmental inquiries, inspections, and audits
• Prepare responses to inspections/audits and oversee the correction of any identified deficiencies
• Champion a sustainable culture of excellence by fostering commitment and engaging employees
• Lead or participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental treatment systems to minimize environmental impacts
• Assess potential environmental risks and develop mitigation plans
• Stay updated on legislative changes in environmental regulations and compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in environmental compliance work.
• Proficiency in generating, preparing, and writing environmental compliance reports.
• Experience in preparing environmental reports and plans, including Air, SARA Tier II/TRI reports, Wastewater reports, and SWPP/SPCC plans.
• Ability to perform air emission calculations and interpret environmental regulations to assist industrial plants with compliance.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage/support multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Technical writing skills.
• Presentation and training experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
  Hanwha QCELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.