Energy & Sustainability Leader - Decarbonize & Optimize

Coca-Cola Co; Ballina; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coc a-Cola Co in Ballina, Ireland is seeking an Energy & Sustainability Manager to lead the site’s environmental strategy in partnership with plant leadership. You will drive measurable improvements in sustainability performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and integrate sustainability into operational decisions.

The role focuses on IS O 14001/50001, AWS, and decarbonization, including energy audits, data analytics, and continuous improvement across site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering/environmental field.
• 7+ years in Environment/sustainability experience.
• Proficient in English, written and spoken.
• Results-driven, proactive and resilient in fast-paced industrial settings.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Project management knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System to meet ISO 14001/50001 and AWS standards.
• Review environmental risk assessments and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and execute the annual sustainability program with plant leadership.
• Monitor energy/water/waste/emissions and report to leadership.
• Identify and implement energy reduction, efficiency gains, and cost reductions.
• Lead decarbonization initiatives including renewable energy adoption and scope 3 considerations.
• Provide SME input to global sustainability guidelines and policies.
• Oversee waste management and wastewater compliance.

Skills

Energy audits

Metering & monitoring

Data analytics

Renewable energy

Energy storage

Micro-grid

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Energy)

Environmental science/engineering/management

Sustainability/Climate & Energy management

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

AWS standards

Job description

Coc a-Cola Co in Ballina, Ireland is seeking an Energy & Sustainability Manager to lead the site’s environmental strategy in partnership with plant leadership. You will drive measurable improvements in sustainability performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and integrate sustainability into operational decisions.

The role focuses on IS O 14001/50001, AWS, and decarbonization, including energy audits, data analytics, and continuous improvement across site operations.