Qualifications Required:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering. Graduate / Master's level or equivalent preferred. English communications skills (Written and Oral)

Key experiences:

Fundamental understanding of environmental rules and regulations. Manufacturing processes. Strong communications skills and intermediate computer software application abilities. Leadership  Conflict management  Environmental Compliance Regulations  Environmental Operating System  Project management 

Key Roles and Responsibilities of position:

Provides technical and regulatory support for one or more environmental media/operational subjects (i.e., air, water, wastewater, waste, tanks, materials, Environmental Operating System, ISO14001, site reports, decommissioning, remediation, permitting, modeling, regulatory communications, testing, site audits, focus visits, etc.). Supports achievement of the ES&C and Manufacturing business plan objectives and targets (e.g., compliance index, water, waste, energy, energy, hydrocarbons. Develops accurate and complete correspondence (i.e., reports, permit applications, etc.) to support site environmental compliance, legacy and site remediation projects, and business plan objectives and targets.  Tracks progress and spending on environmental capital and expense projects to ensure action items are completed on time and within budget.  Supports technical aspects of environmental systems (e.g., Environmental Operating System, site decommissioning, compliance assurance, management reviews)  Utilizes environmental software applications (e.g., GEM, I-Points, Business Objects, SharePoint, E-tracker, modeling software) to help achieve business site objectives and targets. Builds strong, productive working relationships with environmental professionals and manufacturing/non-manufacturing contacts throughout the Company at facility and staff levels. Effectively uses standard procedures and best practices to ensure site environmental compliance and achieve business plan objectives and targets. Maintains knowledge of applicable national, regional, and local environmental requirements. Represents Ford's interests on environmental matters through interaction with external entities (i.e., local, regional, and national regulatory agencies, PRP groups, community groups, trade and professional organizations, non-governmental organizations, etc.) Supports facility and product programs through necessary permit actions, capacity planning studies and environmental project funding requests.