Energy and Sustainability Specialist

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Energy and Sustainability Specialist plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements energy and sustainability initiatives initially in two primary areas Energy Management and Sustainability/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting through the engagement of internal and external stakeholders ranging from organizational/departmental leadership, facility employees, customers, and supply chain. This position systematically compiles data, reports KPIs, establishes and develops internal/external stakeholder reporting, develops internally focused communications/training.

This role will play a key role in advising/assisting the Operations Team on how to create and implement strategies to reduce costs and emissions in its operations while improving environmental performance. The position will also promote sustainability with a focus on energy use and procurement, renewable energy, building practices, operations, and modifying user behaviors as well as assisting in the evaluation of supply chain environmental performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Energy Management

Continue the development and implementation of Shurtape's Energy Management System
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with energy service providers and facility energy teams
• Supports facility energy team responsible for managing energy-using assets to achieve energy and cost savings; create internal policies and procedures for effective and efficient operations, set goals, and monitors progress.
• Analyze building utility bills to determine energy usage trends, quantify energy consumption and savings opportunities.
• Develop measurement and verification (M&V) methodologies.
• Conducts and oversees energy data analytics, data entry, and data visualizations pertaining to energy tracking and modeling tools.
• Coordinates energy audits to identify energy conservation measures.
• Educating and training staff on energy efficiency initiatives and best practices
• Tracks state and federal energy legislation and regulations.

Sustainability/Greenhouse Gas Reporting

• Maintain and update enterprise carbon accounting software and analysis.
• Maintain and update Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Inventory in accordance with ISO 14064/GHG Protocol requirements.
• Guide improvement of methods and processes needed to streamline the collection, storage, and verification of footprint data.
• Report to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, via platforms (e.g., CDP, Eco Vadis, customer run platforms).
• Stay apprised with external guidance and industry best practices in boundaries for Scope 3.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Shurtape's Scope 3 data collection and reduction strategies.
• Support ongoing interface with Shurtape Sustainability Team to track achievement of efficiency and planning/road mapping future goals to include development of net-zero goal.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Honesty/Integrity - Honest, fair, consistent, model of high ethical standards. Makes appropriate decisions even in the face of an adverse audience. Makes decisions based upon facts, not based upon what is easy or what is expected.
• Customer Service - Understands who the customers are, both internally and externally, and strives to deliver high-quality products.
• Strategic Thinking - Plans and prioritizes in a manner consistent with long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities.
• Influencing/Negotiating - Able to work with others, getting others to accomplish needed tasks, utilizing their abilities. Persuades others and builds consensus for decisions or actions.
• Written Communication - Clear, concise written communications. Recognizes audience and communicates in an appropriate manner.
• Conflict Management - Utilizes appropriate data to resolve conflicts. Deals with conflicts constructively.
• Leadership - empowers team, promotes collaboration, encourages & builds up others, wants and seeks differing views to bring vision, always learning.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field.
• Professional Certification in Energy Management, Sustainability or ISO 14064 certification courses

Skills

• Strong Computer skills in MS Word and Excel; with ability to create advanced spreadsheets.
• Database development and use of BI tools preferred
  • Energy Management Systems/Tools
  • Strong organization skills
  • Strong project management skills

Abilities

• Sound working knowledge of SAP is strongly desired.
• Understanding of GHG regulations/reporting, ESG standards, and frameworks
• Proven strength in Leadership, Management and Relationship/Team building/support skills
• Working knowledge of CDP and/or Eco Vadis is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with California GHG and climate-related risk reporting requirement
• Familiarity with US EPA Energy Star Program

Experience

• 5 -7 years' experience in Energy Management, Sustainability, Environmental or related Scientific field is required.
• Strong working knowledge and preferred experience in consumer product's industry with direct responsibility for Energy Management and Sustainability practices
• Working Knowledge of Environmental Management Information Systems (EMIS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift loads up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in an office setting.
• Sufficient dexterity to use a computer at reasonable speeds.
• Ability to use PPE for periods of time spent on the shop floor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.