Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Date: Dec 10, 2024

Location: Wartburg – Tennessee, US, 37887

Company: Heraeus

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location Wartburg – Tennessee

Permanent

Full Time

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

The primary responsibility of this position is to focus on leading the sustainability initiative at the site level to ensure we achieve the goals set forth by HPM Global. In addition to sustainability topics, this person will also be responsible for assisting other departments with continuous improvement effects.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Lead and manage engineering projects with a strong focus on sustainability, ensuring all initiatives support the company's commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Develop and implement project plans that incorporate sustainability principles, emphasizing energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Monitor and report on sustainability-related key performance indicators (KPIs) at both machine and plant levels. This includes tracking energy consumption, identifying energy savings potential, and reporting on the environmental impact.
Analyze the energy savings potential of planned engineering measures within the project scope. Develop strategies to maximize energy efficiency and resource optimization.
Oversee the collection of data on realized energy savings and environmental impacts from completed projects. Utilize this data to report on project success and inform future projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into all facets of project planning, execution, and evaluation.
Stay abreast of new technologies and practices in sustainability and incorporate meaningful innovations into project plans.
Develop and maintain documentation on sustainability practices and outcomes as a reference for stakeholders and as guidance for continuous improvement.

What is required for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field is required, a mast’s degree is preferred.
Administrative training required.
3 years’ experience in sustainability focus projects is preferred.
Proven experience in managing engineering projects, with a specific focus on sustainability within manufacturing or similar industries.
Strong analytical skills with experience in tracking and reporting energy consumption and savings in industrial settings.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable energy technologies and practices.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Commitment to staying informed on the latest developments in sustainability and environmental impact reduction.
Firm commitment to the HPM Guiding Principles of accountability, customer focus, continuous improvement, clear language, diversity, responsibility, and respect.

Nearest Major Market: Knoxville

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