Principal Engineer – Sustainability

Principal Engineer – Sustainability

Requirements

• BA or BS in Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience to include the design, installation, operation, and optimization of manufacturing/industrial process systems.
• Manufacturing plant experience is required.
• Experience in project management and engineering is required.
• Experience in energy savings and sustainability initiatives is required.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and other sustainability measures is required.
• Must be detail orientated, possess excellent technical and analytical skills, and be a proven self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to and interfacing with senior leadership.
• Proficiency in desktop applications includes Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver global engineering sustainability initiatives and long-term strategies.
• Function as subject matter expert for energy, water, and waste systems.
• Collaborate with other business functions driving overall global sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Identify and promote energy & water savings and system improvement opportunities.
• Identify and promote waste reduction opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and demonstrate innovative energy & water efficiency technology.
• Evaluate new sources/supplies of energy.
• Lead engagement of energy/water efficiency grant and incentive programs.
• Deliver timely, accurate and effective implementation of engineering and project related work.
• Serve as leader and mentor through focused technical expertise and innovation.
• Provide guidance and development of best practices with a sustainability focus.
• Coach, teach, and train operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Audit/assess efficiency of existing manufacturing systems/equipment as it relates to sustainability impacts.
• Audit/assess effectiveness of sustainability and reliability programs.
• Develop and advance professional capabilities of the department through developing and delivering training, writing and reviewing engineering specifications, and capturing and communicating best practices.
• Review proposed capital projects to ensure sustainability impacts are accurately identified and maximized for each project.
• Leadership of project teams in effective project implementations.
• Meet or exceed project quality, cost, schedule, and performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering licensing and/or accreditation is a plus.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) accreditation is a plus.
• Food processing experience is preferred.
• Understanding of the greenhouse gas emissions calculations and reporting protocols is a plus.
• Experience with circular economy or industrial/agricultural symbiosis is preferred.