Director EHS Projects - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

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 : Required

Preferred

What you get :

Who we are :

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where 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 passion-where 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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com . 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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