ASR Group has ambition to be the most sustainable sugar refining business in the world. Consistent with this mission, the Company has resources that encourage and enable Sustainable Development activities and assurances. This Sustainability Engineer reports directly to the site Facility Manager and has dotted line relationships with the Senior Director of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Programming (Data and Reporting), VP of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Director Operational Sustainability & Projects, and other departments as needed. The person in this role will be responsible for supporting the site leadership team in finalizing ESG / Sustainability Framework and then executing on it to show progress on sustainability KPIs, ultimately driving toward environmental goals and social responsibilities commitments. The focus will be on instilling a culture of sustainability in the organization in collaboration with and support from muti-disciplinary and department teams including operations, supply chain, human resources & legal. The position will also aid in internal and external communications with stakeholders, while developing and advancing corporate social responsibilities and employees’ engagement and awareness programs. The Sustainability Engineer may be called upon to lead interactions and communications with community interest groups, contractors, and consultants, at the direction of the Sustainability / ESG leadership.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• BS in Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS), Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university is required.
• Advanced Degree is preferred.
ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Sustainable Development efforts, with particular focus on Operational Sustainability or Strategic CSR (preferably in a manufacturing setting).
• Experience with Sustainable Reporting and Metrics calculation to include familiarity with GRI, ISO, pLCA, IPCC, GHG Protocol, etc…
• Experience with third-party validation programming and audits, relative to sustainable development activities.
• Experience with web-based customer-facing survey and reporting platforms, to include CDP, THESIS, ECOVADIS, etc.
• Experience in delivering and/or maintaining Management Systems, with detailed knowledge on risk analysis and target/objective setting.
• Experience in facilitation and completion of innovative projects focused on resources conservation and/ or sustainable development goals.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES)
• Knowledge and understanding of complex steam, power, energy systems and process unit operations, and how these relate to a manufacturing process (preferably in the sugar industry).
• Strong analytical thinking and decision making, able to interpret complex data and interrelated systems in order to generate optimum recommendations and solutions
• Able to clearly communicate, concisely and effectively at all levels (from Operating through to Executive, internal and external to the business)
• Results driven, self-starting and has to demonstrate a high level of accountability
• Knowledge of Management Systems, preferably with and understand of materiality/ risk assessments and auditing
• Has to be a change agent, able to challenge the status quo, and constantly seeks improvement without compromising safety
• Able to influence outcomes and deliver results, at pace
• Proactive, self-directed, highly organized, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
