Environmental Engineer

Job Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

About Us:

ES Foundry Corp is a U.S.-based solar manufacturing company helping strengthen America’s clean energy supply chain by producing high-quality photovoltaic solar cells at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenwood, South Carolina. Our work supports domestic energy production, U.S. manufacturing growth, and the continued expansion of renewable energy solutions for customers across the solar industry.

Joining ES Foundry means becoming part of a growing team with a meaningful mission and long-term career potential. Employees have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry leaders, contribute to advanced manufacturing operations, and help build products that support a more reliable and sustainable energy future. We are committed to fostering a workplace grounded in Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

About the role:

As an Environmental Engineer, the ideal candidate will support and strengthen the site’s environmental compliance, permitting, reporting, waste management, and sustainability programs. This role requires strong knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to identify environmental risks, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the Greenwood manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage environmental permitting, reporting, recordkeeping, and inspections related to air, water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, and other regulated programs.
• Evaluate site processes and projects to identify environmental impacts, compliance requirements, and opportunities for risk reduction and sustainability improvement.
• Support compliance with RCRA, Title V, Tier II, SARA, stormwater, wastewater, and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Lead or support environmental incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up verification.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to provide environmental guidance for process changes, new equipment, facility improvements, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
• Develop and deliver environmental training to employees, contractors, and site leaders to promote compliance awareness and responsible environmental practices.
• Conduct environmental audits, walkthroughs, and assessments to verify compliance, identify gaps, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Maintain environmental data, metrics, and documentation to support internal reviews, regulatory submissions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate waste characterization, labeling, storage, shipment, disposal, recycling, and vendor support in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with updating site procedures, programs, and practices to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, resource conservation, pollution prevention, and efficiency improvements.
• Serve as a technical environmental resource for cross-functional teams and promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• B. S. Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in occupational health, safety and environmental.
• 3+ years EHS experience in a manufacturing operation, preferably chemical manufacturing.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other certifications are desired.
• Prior experience in and the demonstrated ability to lead teams in Emergency Response situations are highly desired.

Desired Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide timely and effective communications to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple / varied tasks efficiently.
• Ability to effectively lead investigation teams and bring resolution to incidents.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, databases, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 10% of the work time.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees and their families.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding U.S.-based solar manufacturing company.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

ES Foundry Corp, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.