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(Associate) Environmental Manager (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin - Brandenburg

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Tesla

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Berlin, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering or Science, 5+ years in compliance, leadership skills, fluent in German and English, and proficiency in MS Office. A Master's and certifications are pluses.
  • You will ensure environmental compliance, lead a team, conduct inspections, analyze data, liaise with regulatory authorities, and support permitting efforts while tracking regulations and performance goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or a closely related EHS discipline; alternatively, the equivalent in experience; Master’s Degree is a plus
  • Evidence of exceptional leadership skills
  • Qualified and certified Environmental Representative / Officer (e.g. Emission control, Waste Management, Major Environmental Incident Officer) is a plus
  • 5+ years of experience managing environmental compliance programs and leading teams
  • Strong technical knowledge and skills implementing and complying with the following national regulations at a large manufacturing facility
  • Fluent in German and English (verbal and written)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

  • Ensure Tesla operates in compliance with all applicable national, regional, and local environmental laws, permits and regulations
  • Leading a team of Environmental Specialists (Waste, Water, Emissions, and representatives including Hazardous Materials
  • Lead, develop, mentor and coach Environmental team members based on data driven assessments and Stakeholder input
  • Establish, track, communicate and develop plans to achieve Environmental performance goals
  • Lead Environmental permitting efforts
  • Prepare all required environmental compliance and permit related reports for emissions
  • Steer and perform site inspections to verify Environmental compliance
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data to assess risk and evaluate permit and legal compliance in cooperation with the EHS compliance team and shop representatives
  • Drive and steer preventive and corrective actions
  • Monitor permit and legal compliance regarding related specialist topics
  • Interface and contact for regulatory authorities and oversee regulatory inspections
  • Identify, analyze and track new and emerging environmental regulations and implement programs and procedures to maintain legal and permit compliance
  • Prepare, conduct and follow up on authority approvals and inspections (e.g. IED inspection)
  • Interact with relevant stakeholders e.g. management, shop leads, planners to advise in time on changes and new plans as well as collaboration with other EHS representatives
  • Support in environmental permitting efforts
  • Review and provide feedback on new processes and equipment design and validate its compliance with environmental regulations.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Environmental Manager at Gigafactory Berlin?

The primary responsibility is to lead compliance regarding Environmental programs and Hazardous Materials for construction and manufacturing operations, ensuring Tesla operates in permit and legal compliance during all phases of site operations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related EHS discipline is required; a Master’s Degree is a plus. Additionally, candidates should have evidence of exceptional leadership skills and preferably be a qualified and certified Environmental Representative or Officer.

How many years of experience are needed for this role?

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience managing environmental compliance programs and leading teams.

Is proficiency in languages required?

Yes, fluency in both German and English (verbal and written) is required for the position.

What is the expected duration of the contract for this role?

The position is planned for approximately 1.5 years with the potential for extension.

Will this position require travel?

Yes, some limited international travel (up to 10% of the time) to Tesla’s North American and EMEA operations will be required.

What kind of team will the Environmental Manager lead?

The Environmental Manager will lead a team of Environmental Specialists focused on Waste, Water, Emissions, and Hazardous Materials management.

What are some key tasks of the Environmental Manager?

Key tasks include ensuring compliance with environmental laws, leading environmental permitting efforts, preparing compliance reports, performing site inspections, and interfacing with regulatory authorities.

Is experience with specific environmental regulations necessary?

Yes, strong technical knowledge and skills in implementing and complying with national regulations at a large manufacturing facility are essential.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required for the position.

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Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to having the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars. There are currently over 275,000 Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and Solar Roof. As the world’s only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.