Energy and Sustainability Specialist

GENERAL OVERVIEW: 

This job is responsible for playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainability within the Organization. This role involves analyzing energy consumption and spending patterns, supporting projects focused on energy and carbon reduction, and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role may also take on project management responsibilities and contribute to the administration of utility accounts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist with the Sustainability Steering Committee meetings and stakeholder engagement (15%)

• Track and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve recycling across our facilities (15%)

• Provides energy and emissions data processing and analysis to examine consumption and spend patterns and investigates anomalies and variances (15%)

• Build and maintain relationships with facility managers, subcontractors, distributors, and other stakeholders to drive participation in energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives (15%)

• Support the delivery of projects focused on energy and operational cost reduction and pursuit of utility rebates (10%)

• As the Specialist progresses, they will have project management opportunities and take on increasing vendor and leadership facing responsibilities (10%)

• Building financial, economic, statistical, and operational models using a variety of tools (10%)

• Assist in bill administration process for all utility accounts ensuring that consumption and spend are tracked for the purpose of energy management (10%)

• Other duties as assigned or requested. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required 

• Bachelor's Degree in energy, resource management, economics, policy analysis, integrated science and technology, or a related field (OR) Relevant experience and/or education as determined by the Company in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

• ​3 years of experience within energy management or sustainability field

Preferred 

•  None

SKILLS:  

• Strong Problem Solving and analytical skills paired with high energy and enthusiastic attitude

• Strong Organizational and task management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. 
 
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. 

 
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.  
 
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.