08 - Sustainability Specialist

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Richardson, Texas is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to apply in-depth knowledge of sustainability practices. The role includes developing, monitoring, and supporting sustainability initiatives, and working closely with internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and four to six years of experience in the environmental management field. Strong skills in data analysis and communication are essential, as well as proficiency in MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four to six years of applicable experience.
• Preference to candidates with environmental management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support to the Sustainability Manager on key initiatives.
• Analyze sustainability practices and provide input for long-term goals.
• Manage Celestica's Carbon Accounting Management system.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO and environmental management as it relates to greenhouse gas emissions

Excellent skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

• Req ID: 136344
• Region: Americas
• Country: USA
• State/Province: Texas
• City: Richardson

General Overview

• Functional Area: BUS - Business Services
• Career Stream: SPE - Specialist
• Role: Specialist
• Job Title: Sustainability Specialist
• Job Code: SPE-BUS-SUS
• Band: Level 08
• Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Incumbents apply in-depth knowledge in a specific area of sustainability. Work is guided by general procedures and professional standards. Works on assignments of basic to medium scope and complexity, where analysis requires a review of identifiable factors and a considerable degree of judgment. Works under minimum Supervision but seeks approval from others on matters outside of job/role scope. Unusual problems are solved jointly with manager. Work may be reviewed for application of sound judgment. May lead a work group or project team consisting of technical and support staff. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with customers and internal teams.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Provides support to the Sustainability Manager on the following key initiatives:

• Working with multiple areas within Celesticas organization to develop and monitor that appropriate goals are in place within Celestica and its global facilities
  • Analyze the sustainability practices of our organization and provide input to the development and obtaining targets for our long-term goals
  • Assist in the development of Science Based Targets
• Work with internal sustainability representatives and external agencies
  • Managing and administration of Celesticas Carbon Accounting Management system (Envizi)
  • Emissions Data Verification (ISO14064)
  • Emission Factor Maintenance
  • Work with NGOs/Academia/Industry consortia on various initiatives (eg. Circular Economy Lab)
• Participate in projects related to Energy and Emissions
  • Emissions reduction reporting
  • Collect/maintain data from sites
• Host bi-monthly calls with Celesticas Global Energy Working Group
• Work with Communications to publish CELNEWS related to sustainability
• Project management of Celesticas annual sustainability report

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of ISO and environmental management as it relates to greenhouse gas emissions
• Excellent skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with a diverse set of partners, stakeholders, technologists, across the globe
• Work in situations with modest ambiguity, bring passion to create solutions to problems or issues that arise.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Excellent attention to detail.
• Day to day management of the Sustainable Workspace Program

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Overnight travel may occasionally be required

Typical Experience

• Minimum of four to six years of applicable experience
• Preference to candidates with environmental management experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer.