GM Performance Power Units – Concord, NC
Title: Environmental Specialist – Additive Manufacturing & Chemical Compliance
Department: Health and Safety
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead environmental compliance and program development for a facility that includes additive manufacturing, chemical laboratories, and industrial operations. This role will build and maintain our ISO 14001–aligned Environmental Management System (EMS), oversee chemical and hazardous waste programs, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations (EPA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, SPCC).
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain an ISO 14001–aligned EMS, documentation, procedures, and internal audits.
Oversee environmental controls for metal powders, resins, inert gases, AM ventilation, and waste streams.
Manage laboratory environmental programs including chemical hygiene, SDSs, chemical storage, and lab waste (solvents, acids/bases, residues).
Lead hazardous waste management (RCRA), inspections, manifests, and universal waste.
Manage stormwater/retention pond inspections, wastewater discharges, and sampling requirements.
Maintain SPCC program, tank inspections, spill prevention, and corrective actions.
Track air emissions (VOCs, particulates) and support industrial hygiene monitoring.
Manage environmental permits and complete regulatory reports (Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste, stormwater).
Deliver training on environmental procedures, chemical handling, waste, and spill response.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
3–5+ years of environmental experience in the automotive, motor manufacturing, or vehicle production industry.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001, hazardous waste management, chemical compliance, and environmental permitting.
Experience with lab chemical hygiene and/or additive manufacturing powders, VOCs, or waste preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience implementing or maintaining an ISO 14001–certified Environmental Management System.
Experience with automotive environmental requirements, testing facilities, or powertrain/motor manufacturing environments.
Air permitting, emissions tracking, or sustainability reporting experience.
Industrial hygiene monitoring (dust, VOCs, noise).
Technical Skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Strong communicator able to collaborate with engineering, operations, labs, and AM teams.
Comfortable building programs from the ground up with minimal direction.
Why Join Us
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
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