Senior Environmental and Energy Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Allentown, PA

3d•$95,416 - $131,972

About The Position

The Senior Environmental and Energy Specialist leads and drives environmental sustainability programs and initiatives at Purina. The role plans, supports, and reports on activities aligned with sustainability goals and targets, with a focus on reducing environmental impacts associated with facility operations, including air, water, wastewater, solid waste, CO2 emissions, and energy use. The position also provides direct day-to-day leadership for hourly employees, including boiler operators and wastewater treatment operators. The specialist manages environmental compliance, facility utilities and wastewater systems, and waste and energy budgets. The role supports capital projects by assessing environmental and sustainability needs during conceptual design, and develops sustainability programs, onboarding, standards, and reporting processes. The position operates within a safety-first culture emphasizing zero defects and zero waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with environmental compliance and facilities maintenance.
At least 2 years of people leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Waste Water or Drinking Water License, or willingness to acquire a license.

Responsibilities

Manage required permits and licenses, hazardous waste programs, and compliance with applicable regulatory and divisional standards.
Provide direct supervision and day-to-day leadership for hourly employees, including boiler operators and wastewater treatment operators.
Manage waste and energy budgets, including electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil.
Lead efforts to conserve and reduce energy, waste, and water usage.
Assess factory capital projects for environmental and sustainability needs and provide support during conceptual design.
Develop and support sustainability programs, onboarding, standards, and reporting processes.
Ensure sustainability data accuracy and alignment with company directives, targets, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance, efficiency, and reliable operation of facility utilities and wastewater systems, including testing, monitoring, reporting, and adherence to permit requirements.