EHSS Sustainability Specialist

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation in Fountain Inn, SC is hiring a Sustainability Specialist to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. The ideal candidate will manage tracking of greenhouse gas emissions and assist in sustainability reporting. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2-4 years experience in sustainability or ESG reporting. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential. The position is primarily office-based with some limited travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, environmental data analysis, EHSS, or related roles.
• Experience supporting customer-facing ESG or sustainability disclosures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support company‑wide tracking of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions data.
• Maintain emissions inventories and support documentation for audit readiness.
• Assist with tracking environmental performance indicators.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Technical ESG data translation

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

The Sustainability Specialist supports the organization’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy with a strong focus on carbon footprint tracking, emissions transparency, and customer ESG disclosures. This role supports the collection, validation, and reporting of Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data, enabling accurate sustainability information for customer ESG scorecards, sales enablement, and internal leadership reporting. The role partners cross functionally with EHSS, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Sales, and Marketing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support company‑wide tracking and maintenance of Scope 1, Scope 2, and applicable Scope 3 GHG emissions’ data used for internal, customer and stakeholder reporting.
• Maintain emissions inventories, methodologies, boundaries, and support documentation to ensure data consistency, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Assist with tracking environmental performance indicators, including energy use, emissions, trends, waste, and water, as relevant to internal reporting.
• Serve as a primary support function for completion of customer ESG scorecards, sustainability surveys, and Supplier Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) related to environmental, social, governance, and carbon footprint topics.
• Maintain carbon and ESG‑related dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards for internal leadership review and customer engagement.
• Support preparation of executive‑level sustainability and ESG presentations used in customer meetings and internal reviews.
• Help ensure consistency between internal ESG reporting and externally shared customer information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, environmental data analysis, EHSS, or related roles.
• Experience supporting customer facing ESG, sustainability, or carbon disclosures preferred.
• Working knowledge of carbon accounting and reporting concepts, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
• Strong analytical skills and experience managing structured environmental or sustainability data.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate technical ESG data into customer‑appropriate, sales‑ready language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Smartsheet helpful.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross‑functionally in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Primarily office‑based; periodic interaction with manufacturing or operational teams as required for data collection.
• Limited travel may be required to support sustainability initiatives.

EEO STATEMENT

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.