Tesla is seeking an ambitious Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The Environmental Engineer will report directly to the Senior Environmental Manager and will support environmental compliance programs of Tesla’s Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery plant at Robstown, TX. They will support day-to-day operations and associated environmental aspects/impacts to reduce environmental risk, assure environmental compliance, and seek and capitalize on opportunities to reduce environmental footprint of Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery operations. The Environmental Engineer will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader EHS and operations teams. They will assure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal and industry standards.

• Lead environmental compliance assurance program and identify, assess, and control environmental risks to ensure Tesla operates in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Prepare and submit environmental reports including, but not limited to, Tier II Chemical Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and annual waste summary to state and federal agencies
• Manage the hazardous and industrial waste compliance assurance program in coordination with the Texas Hazardous and Industrial Waste Operations Manager
• Complete waste determinations, classifications, and profiles, implement and maintain the plant Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan
• Oversee water pollution prevention programs including construction and industrial stormwater pollution prevention, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) and wastewater discharge permit
• Support air permit compliance including recordkeeping, air emission source testing, and periodic air emissions and compliance reporting
• Perform environmental inspections, support agency interactions, and utilize tracking tools to issue recommendations and corrective actions to responsible stakeholders

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental-related discipline; CHMM, E.I.T./ P.E. preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years of experience managing multi-media environmental compliance programs in Texas
• Previous experience preparing Tier II, hazardous waste, air emissions inventory reports in Texas
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, where demands and priorities change rapidly
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, engineers, legal counsel, technical specialists, and management, cross functionally, in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Advanced knowledge of EHS laws (EPCRA, RCRA, IFC, DOT, CAA, CWA, OSHA, etc.), regulations, and standards
• Experience supporting regulatory/agency inspections