Environmental, Sustainability & Energy Sr Engineer

Nemak; García; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemak in México, Nuevo León, García is looking for a Sustainability Manager to implement sustainability strategies across manufacturing plants. You will ensure compliance with environmental regulations while leading projects focused on emissions, energy, water, and waste reduction.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in environmental roles within manufacturing, along with expertise in ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. This role includes significant responsibility for training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental, sustainability, or energy roles required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is essential.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 implementation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement sustainability strategies per plant in collaboration with the central team.
• Execute sustainability projects from CAPEX request through full implementation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and energy legal requirements.

Skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

Job description

To implement the Sustainability strategy across manufacturing plants in Mexico, ensuring environmental and energy regulatory compliance, improving environmental KPIs, and leading projects related to emissions, energy, water, and waste reduction.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and implement sustainability strategies (emissions, energy, water, and waste reduction) per plant in collaboration with the central team.
• Execute sustainability projects from CAPEX request through full implementation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and energy legal requirements, including permits, reports, and operational conditions.
• Guarantee compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations aligned with international best practices.
• Support inspections, visits, and audits from government authorities (CNA, PROFEPA, STPS, etc.).
• Develop and implement internal audit systems focused on environment and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance and continuity of certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ASI, and Clean Industry.
• Coordinate environmental and energy training programs with local HR.
• Monitor and report environmental KPIs (waste, water, energy consumption, and compliance).
• Identify environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement technical and administrative controls, including environmental emergency response systems.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience

• 5+ years in environmental, sustainability, or energy roles
• Experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 implementation

Technical Competences

• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
• Expertise in environmental regulations (federal and state)
• Knowledge in water, energy, waste, emissions, and environmental risk management

Soft Competences

• Decision making
• Negotiation and conflict management
• Strategic thinking and change management