Zero-Carbon Energy & Sustainability Lead

Hero Recruitment Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy & Sustainability Manager position in County Mayo, Ireland, leading the sustainability and environmental agenda within the Quality, Safety & Environmental team of a regulated manufacturing client.

The role drives ISO 14001/50001/14068 compliance, energy, water and waste performance, and decarbonisation initiatives across operations, working with plant leadership and the global Environment Network to shape local and global policy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Energy Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in Environment/Sustainability, ideally in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of energy audits, metering, renewable energy, and micro-grid systems.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of the site's Environmental Management System (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14068, AWS).
• Develop and execute the site's annual sustainability strategy and energy/environmental programs.
• Drive decarbonisation initiatives toward Zero Carbon Emissions, including renewable energy adoption and scope 3 reductions.
• Own energy, water, and waste performance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Lead a water management roadmap, including CAPEX planning and reduction initiatives.
• Deliver environmental training and act as primary advisor on energy/environmental matters.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Energy efficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Energy/Env)

Tools

Metering systems

Renewable energy tech

Micro-grid systems

Job description

Energy & Sustainability Manager position in County Mayo, Ireland, leading the sustainability and environmental agenda within the Quality, Safety & Environmental team of a regulated manufacturing client.

The role drives ISO 14001/50001/14068 compliance, energy, water and waste performance, and decarbonisation initiatives across operations, working with plant leadership and the global Environment Network to shape local and global policy.