Director EHS Projects Environmental Permitting & Compliance

San Antonio, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What you will do:

We are seeking a highly experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader with extensive expertise in U.S. environmental regulations and strong track record of successfully permitting complex industrial facilities. This role is pivotal to the development and operation of a greenfield lead-acid battery recycling facility ensuring full compliance with federal state and local regulatory requirements. The EHS Leader will oversee environmental permitting manage all regulatory agency interactions and implement robust EHS programs to support safe compliant and sustainable operations.

How you will do it:

Provide EHS guidance through the design construction commissioning and operational phases of the facility.
Integrate EHS considerations into engineering design process equipment selection and site layout.
Support environmental impact assessments community engagement and sustainability initiatives.
Lead the preparation submission and negotiation of all environmental permits required for construction and operation.
Serve as the primary liaison with EPA state environmental agencies and local regulators. Track and interpret regulatory changes affecting the facility and ensure proactive compliance.
Develop compliance strategies for RCRA CAA CWA EPCRA CERCLA TSCA and state-specific environmental requirements.

Develop and implement comprehensive EHS management systems to ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards.

What we look for:

Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Occupational Health & Safety Chemical Engineering or related field.
10 years of EHS experience with at least 5 years focused on environmental permitting for industrial or recycling facilities.
Direct experience in obtaining and managing air water waste and hazardous materials permits.
Strong knowledge of EPA regulations and state-specific permitting processes.
Demonstrated success in greenfield or brownfield industrial project permitting.

Preferred

Experience in battery recycling smelting or metals processing.
Masters degree or professional certification (CSP CIH CHMM PE).
Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management systems.

What you get:

Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance Employee Assistance Program and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise gender ethnicity and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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Required Experience:

Director

What you will do:We are seeking a highly experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader with extensive expertise in U.S. environmental regulations and strong track record of successfully permitting complex industrial facilities. This role is pivotal to the development and operation of a gree...

What you will do:

How you will do it:

Provide EHS guidance through the design construction commissioning and operational phases of the facility.
Integrate EHS considerations into engineering design process equipment selection and site layout.
Support environmental impact assessments community engagement and sustainability initiatives.
Lead the preparation submission and negotiation of all environmental permits required for construction and operation.
Serve as the primary liaison with EPA state environmental agencies and local regulators. Track and interpret regulatory changes affecting the facility and ensure proactive compliance.
Develop compliance strategies for RCRA CAA CWA EPCRA CERCLA TSCA and state-specific environmental requirements.

Develop and implement comprehensive EHS management systems to ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards.

What we look for:

Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Occupational Health & Safety Chemical Engineering or related field.
10 years of EHS experience with at least 5 years focused on environmental permitting for industrial or recycling facilities.
Direct experience in obtaining and managing air water waste and hazardous materials permits.
Strong knowledge of EPA regulations and state-specific permitting processes.
Demonstrated success in greenfield or brownfield industrial project permitting.

Preferred

Experience in battery recycling smelting or metals processing.
Masters degree or professional certification (CSP CIH CHMM PE).
Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management systems.

What you get:

Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance Employee Assistance Program and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.