Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

A Purina core value is the care for the environment through responsible sustainability programs and initiatives. The Senior Manager of Environmental Sustainability plays a crucial role in leading and driving environmental sustainability programs and initiatives at Purina. This position is responsible for planning, supporting, and reporting on activities that align with our Zone/Corporate sustainability goals and targets. The main focus will be on reducing the environmental impacts associated with our facility operations, including air, water, wastewater, solid waste, CO2 emissions, and energy conservation. Additionally, the Senior Manager will collaborate with facilities to identify sustainability program needs and provide data to support improvement efforts. This role also involves advising and ensuring compliance with our corporation’s sustainability initiatives, including the design of environmental monitoring and measurement standards. Travel will be required for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead and coordinate engineering functions of “Reduce” sustainability programs.
• Assess factory capital projects to determine environmental/sustainability needs and provide necessary support during the conceptual design phase.
• Assist facilities with data accuracy and reporting, including emission inventories, waste prevention, energy efficiency, water usage, and discharge monitoring reports.
• Develop sustainability onboarding programs, strategies, and standards for the company and individual operating facilities, staying updated on mandatory targets and company directives.
• Coordinate activities of environmental/sustainability engineering consultants, reviewing actions required at facilities and providing necessary support.
• Drive corporate sustainability initiatives in manufacturing and effectively communicate direction and results to executive leadership through reporting tools and data systems.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental, Civil, or equivalent
• 8+ years’ experience in Engineering/Environmental Sustainability, preferably in a manufacturing consulting environment, with a focus on reducing utility compliance or related discipline

The approximate pay range for this position is $132,000 to $178,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

SUMMARY: Provide operational oversight and manage utility (energy and water) consumption and waste reduction throughout the district in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions
1. Develop, maintain and lead the execution of the District Sustainability Management Plan. Identify and lead the execution of operational initiatives and construction projects aimed at minimizing utility consumption and waste generation. Provide expert advice and program support to sustainability efforts, including educational pursuits, in district schools.
2. Lead and direct the work of district sustainability staff, consulting engineers and equipment suppliers. Resolve complex technical issues and identify control system and other innovations to ensure comfort, manage utility costs and avoid air quality issues.
3. Manage Utility Budget, including validation and review of electricity, natural gas, water, and waste metrics and costs.
4. Manage student and staff engagement programs to train them on energy and water conservation education, support recycle and compost programs, provide sustainability presentations, and oversee on-going support that supplement K-12 curricular standards.
5. Manage energy and sustainability-related construction projects including but not limited to, creating scope-of-work, schedule and budget through the use of district information technology systems. Utilize contracted engineers, historical costs, estimating manuals and contractor bids and proposals to ensure budget estimates are accurate. Measure progress towards the goal and objective and take corrective steps to achieve or exceed the same.
6. Evaluate construction and installation process of projects to ensure compliance with established criteria such as code, specifications and plans.
7. Prepare and monitor utility budgets, approve expenditures.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, environmental health, sustainability, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in managing sustainability programs, preference given for experience in the facility management and/or K-12 sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction projects including developing and executing scope-of-work, schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated experience managing, monitoring, trouble-shooting, and informing design on K-12 building utility systems including HVAC, passive and active solar energy systems, and distribution systems for electricity, water, and natural gas.
• Experience with preventive building automation systems, energy management software, resource monitoring, and other benchmarking practices.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager professional certification required within twenty-four (24) months after hire.
• US Green Building Council LEED AP or Fellow certification preferred.
• Successfully complete current district training for supervision of Classified Staff within one (1) year of entering position.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Manager of the Department of Planning & Sustainability will be responsible for leading the City’s Sustainability Programs, Resiliency Initiatives and Projects, as well as the Comprehensive Planning and Zoning decisions. The Manager will be responsible for the supervision of three staff members, which includes a Naturalist, Environmental Scientist II, and the City Planner. The Manager will also be responsible for being a staff liaison to the Sustainability Board, the Planning Advisory Board and the Board of Adjustment. This position reports to the Assistant City Manager and the City Manager.

PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITES:
(These are intended only as examples of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Manage the City’s Sustainably Action Plan and associated projects.
Maintenance of City land developments and regulations, and comprehensive plans.
Oversee the collection, analysis, and presentation of data related to all aspects of urban planning, sustainability and resiliency.
Perform cost/ benefit analyses for future sustainability projects within the City
Supervise staff within the department, and manage the delegation of work for all sustainability, planning, and resiliency projects for the City. This will involve maintaining a log / schedule of all sustainability projects and overseeing the timeliness and completion of each project.
Assist department team in grant writing and acquisition and oversee final approval of all grants, with assistance from City Manager
Assist department team in creating RFPs and bid processing.
Manage long range comprehensive planning and amendments to the City’s zoning code.
Oversee the processing and review of development applications, staff reports to the Planning Advisory Board and to City Council.
Complete technically complex planning assignments.
May serve as the project lead on multifaceted programs.
Navigate environmental regulations and environmental approval processes.
Work with regulatory agencies and diverse stakeholders, department officials, managers, staff, and the public regarding projects, permit compliance, and other activities.
Review of reports, records, and assessments relevant to the position.
Participate in meetings with government agencies, consultants, and engineers.
Manage and approve the Department’s annual budget and expenditures.
Represent the City throughout the County and State in areas of Planning, Sustainability, and Resiliency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of professional experience, AICP preferred, or a Bachelor’s Degree a related field and 7+ years of experience; and
2+ years Supervisory experience; and
A career desire to address the challenges of Climate Change, the desire to use Sustainable practices to address our challenges, and the desire to use innovative urban planning and engineering practices to address them. A strong desire to learn, create, and use practices that will better our City, County and Region, and the desire to be community leader in such.
The ability to work within a small City environment and with other Departments to carry out the purpose of the Department of Planning and Sustainability.

The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and dedicated individual to join our team as the Chief Environmental Officer. This critical role will lead, oversee, and manage the Town’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the consistent application of best management practices.

Top priorities for this position:

Research and development recommendations for the Town’s Sustainability and Resilience Plans; secure endorsement and guide the plans from developments through to implementation.
Draft, propose, and implement policies, programs, and projects that cater to Hilton Head Island’s unique environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices.
Take charge of initiatives to evaluate, enhance, and monitor the Town’s solid waste management and recycling programs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public administration, urban planning, or a closely related field.
Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in environmental policy, sustainability, or a related arena. This should include at least three (3) years in a leadership capacity.

The Department of Chemistry at Rutgers University – Camden invites applications from a diverse group of candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position, which is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2024. This tenure-track position is at the Assistant Professor level and is open to scientists whose research interests address issues pertaining to broad aspects of Sustainability. We are particularly interested in individuals whose sustainability research encompasses areas such as green chemistry, environmental chemistry, polymer science, energy or battery chemistry, renewable materials/biomaterials, bio-inorganic, organometallic and computational chemistry. The research on sustainable forensic technologies or environmental forensic sciences are also encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field. The candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program and participate in the Chemistry Department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. The teaching load is 2 courses per semester, with possible course releases for administrative duties and well-funded research. Collaborative opportunities outside of the Department are encouraged and are available with science faculty affiliated with the Center of Computational and Integrative Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Forensic Sciences and Biology.

This search is part of a Strategic Cluster hiring at Rutgers-Camden in the area of sustainability and is supported by funds from the Rutgers Presidential Diversity Hiring Initiative. As such, the successful candidate is also expected to be an active participant in the sustainability cluster and its associated activities such as program development and community awareness. Establishment of the cluster hiring will advance academic diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promote diversity and cultivate talents from underrepresented groups.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Sciences or a related field such as Material Science, Chemical Engineering, etc. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching that incorporate a chemical approach to Sustainability application. Excellence in research will be demonstrated by publications in field-relevant academic journals as appropriate for this stage of career; research that targets such publication venues; presentations at significant disciplinary conferences; grants or awards as appropriate for stage of career; current and past awards; and strong endorsements by referees who maintain national stature in their sub-disciplines. Evidence for excellence will be provided through strong letters of reference; a research statement; and a teaching statement.

The School of Economic, Political and Policy Science (EPPS) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Sustainability.

We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and innovative scholar with expertise in policy-relevant research related to sustainability. In addition to research on effective public policies that promote sustainability, specific areas of research could include sustainable agriculture, public and corporate sustainability practices, common pool resource problems, environmental policy making and enforcement, sustainable cities, sustainable development, and the sustainable economy.

The appointment commences for the fall 2024 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD from one of a broad range of social science and policy disciplines; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. This hire is part of a broader effort by UT Dallas to build expertise in sustainability. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Position Description: The George Washington University (GWU) seeks to hire a scholar with broad interests in sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective, someone who conducts research and teaches in sustainability and will contribute to GWU’s transdisciplinary and policy-relevant research around sustainability. This position will begin as early as Fall 2024.

Areas of expertise could include (but are not limited to) economic development, energy, communication, global environmental change, climate change, biodiversity, the food-energy-water nexus, public health, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The successful candidate will have some experience in and be expected to teach undergraduate courses in sustainability or environmental studies, including an introductory course on sustainability, and will be able to develop new undergraduate courses in their area of expertise. The candidate will also be expected to teach upper-division courses such as a research methods course. The courses the candidate would teach should align with the Sustainability Minor Pillar Objectives: sustainable economies, sustainable ecosystems, sustainable communities and sustainable practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD or other terminal degree in a field related to sustainability by date of appointment. Applicants must have teaching experience and / or must be able to demonstrate their commitment to excellence in teaching.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strong Associate-level candidate to support the Energy Transition and Sustainable Finance team in the U.S. He/she will work on advisory and structuring pitches, as well as live advisory mandates. The day-to-day activities include but are not limited to development of marketing materials, detailed financial modeling across asset classes (including midstream, renewables and energy transition), tracking deliverables, due diligence, research on new sectors and presenting transactions to management, as relevant.

The candidate will interface with internal product groups, as well as external stakeholders and will have responsibility for tracking deals for internal reporting purposes.

The successful candidate will be flexible to work hours as needed to help deliver a great client experience, which may include evenings and weekends.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

Utilize your experience to provide risk analysis on transactions through thorough diligence

Lead key workstreams on advisory mandates, including detailed operating and financial modeling on various equity and debt structures and due diligence

Support research and drafting of internal white papers on new sectors / products, as required

Take an active role in closing transactions, including managing external consultants, advisors and legal counsel

Interface with internal product groups, including rates, commodities, debt capital markets, and investment banking

Assist in creating marketing materials

Assist in identifying new clients

Collect, assemble and analyze market data

Who You Are

You can demonstrate a positive track record in energy and project finance either in a financial institution, advisory business or in a development team; experience and understanding of Sustainable Finance products is a plus.

You have experience building and working in complex financial models, preferably on advisory mandates and/or capital raises for greenfield energy projects.

You utilize common sense in decision making and prioritization.

You are self-motivated with strong communication skills and are able to thrive in an energetic environment running multiple deals with multiple responsibilities.

You embrace and champion change. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

You’re driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Loyola University Chicago’s (LUC) School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) requests applications for a full time Faculty Lecturer of Environmental Science to begin in August, 2024. The SES particularly encourages individuals of color to apply. This is a non-tenure track position, renewable at 3-year intervals, with eligibility for promotion. We seek an environmental scientist or ecologist to teach an important foundational environmental science course required by all non-science LUC majors as well as courses in Soil Ecology, Plants & Civilization and Principles of Ecology Lab in which students are required to use the statistical programming language ‘R’. Opportunities exist for developing a course in the candidates’ area of expertise that would enrich the SES curricula. Lecture sections are generally capped at 40 students. The teaching load for this position is a maximum of 4 sections/semester.

Loyola University Chicago has been committed to environmental sustainability for 20 years, having transformed its campuses to meet energy, water, and waste efficiencies that have consistently ranked the University in the top 5% of green campuses nationally. The new interdisciplinary School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) currently serves 500 undergraduate and graduate students, and is housed within a state-of-the-art geothermally heated/cooled building complex containing a 3,100 sq ft greenhouse, two aquaponics facilities, a biodiesel production facility, teaching labs, environmental analytical and ecotoxicology labs, and a green dormitory. The campus prioritizes sustainability with energy efficient LEED certified buildings, permeable pavement, green roof installations, and student-run urban gardens supplying an area Farmer’s Market and local food banks. The Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Campus (LUREC) has ongoing wetland and oak-hickory woodland restoration projects, a 5-acre organic farm, and is a venue for three-week summer field courses and for faculty and student research.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in environmental science, ecology, or a closely related field and a record of or clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must share Loyola University Chicago’s Jesuit commitments to social justice, care for our common home, and diversity, equity and inclusion, ideally evidenced through their teaching, scholarship and/or service.