Environmental Specialist

at  NextStar Energy

NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis. It will be Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor, Ontario. The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity in excess of 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas. This state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and is being built with the goal of becoming the foremost battery hub in North America. Join NextStar Energy to grow your career and shape the future of Canada’s EV battery industry today.
Our stellar, innovative NextStar Team offers competitive wages and benefits packages as well as an environmentally friendly workplace. You’ll walk into a space each day where you’re valued beyond your talent, and given the tools, rewards, and opportunities to enhance your well-being and overall quality of life.
As an Environmental Specialist you will responsible for ensure environmental compliance and drive sustainability initiatives within our manufacturing facility. This essential role requires a high-energy approach, with a strong sense of accountability for maintaining our high environmental standards. The Environment Specialist will play a pivotal role in establishing and implementing standardized environmental processes in a brand new manufacturing facility as part of the NSE.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Environmental, Engineering, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Federal, Provincial, and local environmental regulations and requirements.
• Willingness to work on any shift and additional hours as required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient use of SAP, Microsoft Office suite and/or other relevant software.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Environmental related professional certifications (e.g. P.Eng, CHMM)
• Master’s degree in Environmental, Engineering, Science or related field
• Automotive or Battery manufacturing experience
  Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including wastewater, air (EASR permit compliance), chemical, and waste management.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all pollution control devices to meet regulatory requirements and maintain environmental compliance.
• Supervise waste contractors and manage waste contracts in collaboration with the purchasing department to ensure proper handling and disposal of waste materials.
• Utilize problem-solving methodologies to initiate projects that enhance environmental compliance and performance. Implement programs to improve environmental performance, engaging Team Leaders and involving them in the process.
• Manage environmental reports, permit applications, inventories, and surveys. This includes data acquisition, documentation, record-keeping, monitoring, reviews, and approvals.
• Manage new equipment programs from concept to commissioning stage, ensuring EHS design specifications and environmental regulations are integrated.
• Provide environmental expertise and support to plant leadership, coordinating communication of regulatory inspection activities.
• Lead environmental projects to improve key performance metrics and achieve environmental goals.
• Analyze environmental incidents, internal and external environmental audit findings., determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Communicate findings and recommendations to plant leadership and corporate environmental staff.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the plant’s environmental management system, meeting EMS 14001 requirements.
• Develop and update environmental procedures, making them visually accessible. Communicate requirements and deliver training to employees.
• Promote energy management initiatives to both the salary and hourly workforce, conducting energy audits and posting relevant data.
• Provide hands-on leadership on the shop floor, including monitoring the facility and exterior yard to prevent unauthorized dumping and ensuring proper waste disposal.Travel:
• % Travel Required: 0-20%
• Type of Travel Required: Domestic & International (As needed)