Environmental and Energy Speclialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Saint Joseph, MO

2d•$77,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix? As an Environmental & Energy Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the environmental and energy program at the St. Joseph factory to ensure compliance through monitoring, measuring, analyzing, reporting and management of permits. You will partner with internal and external sustainability experts to identify improvement opportunities aligned with Nestlé’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy. To attain this sustainability strategy, you will champion measures to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact while increasing efficiency. You will identify, develop, justify and oversee improvement projects to ensure environmental compliance and align with company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline
2+ years of experience leading environmental and energy programs in a manufacturing, consulting, industrial, military or related environment

Responsibilities

Maintain ISO 14001 certification and continuously improve the environmental management system for the factory
Oversee the management of waste in compliance with Zero Waste to Landfill guidelines
Complete timely permit renewals or changes for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and any other environmental regulatory requirements
Complete timely external compliance reporting for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and any other environmental regulatory requirements
Complete timely internal compliance reporting for Energy, Environmental and Sustainability requirements
Review and process monthly invoices for energy, water and waste
Administer waste disposal contracts (waste slurry, sludge, solid waste, hazardous waste, recyclables, etc.) and maintain relationships with service providers
Develop and justify capital projects to support energy and environmental improvements that are aligned with improving compliance and achieving Net Zero by 2050
Coordinate and align factory team with divisional Environmental and Energy team on strategic goals, priorities and measures