Sustainability Engineer

Job-ID: 14484; Location(s): McPherson, KS 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Sustainability Engineer will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in advancing our commitment to sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint, and implementing clean energy solutions across all manufacturing processes.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

• Develop and implement strategies to minimize carbon emissions throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices into daily operations.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of our current carbon footprint from manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for reduction.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend clean energy technologies suitable for our manufacturing processes.
• Implement and manage clean energy solutions to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in clean energy to continuously improve our practices.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
• Implement sustainable practices and technologies to enhance overall energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth integration of sustainable practices without compromising productivity.
• Help establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the success of sustainability initiatives.
• Generate regular reports on energy consumption, carbon emissions, and other relevant metrics.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Research and analyze sustainability and ESG trends among peers, clients, and other stakeholders; share creative ideas of how to integrate/improve program.
• Evaluation of sustainable packaging materials, sourcing of materials, and correlating economical, market, technical, operational, and other impacts
• With general direction, conducts environmental studies and prepares associated sustainability documentation (e.g., feasibility studies, value engineering) of basic to high complexity.
• participates in the development of sustainability and mitigation plans.
• Meet with cross functional teams to discuss recommendations and implement plans, as appropriate.

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Special Job Dimensions

• Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leading and/or contributing to carbon neutrality programs, calculations, and reporting
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and maturity.
• Strong execution skills, with ability to work independently while pursuing organizational and team goals.
• In-depth knowledge of clean energy technologies and their practical applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments.
• Participating in grassroots or employee-led sustainability efforts

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Sustainability, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing and implementing sustainability initiatives within a manufacturing setting preferred.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Kristi Davis  -  Kristi.Davis@viega.us - +1 (620) 798-9010