Sustainability Lead (Regulated Industry)

Mentor Technical Group; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) offers sustainability leadership and energy management services for FDA-regulated industries. The role focuses on driving sustainability initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and reporting for site-level and corporate ESG programs.

Candidate should have a strong background in environmental science or engineering and proven experience in sustainability projects. This position emphasizes data analysis, regulatory understanding, and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustainability or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and report on sustainability metrics.
• Proficiency in energy monitoring systems software and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Preferred: experience with CO2 emission tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and cost-saving measures.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and best practices.
• LEED Green Associate and Certified Energy Manager credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement sustainability projects.
• Foster a proactive facility management culture through effective use of monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain an updated initiatives tracker, including savings type, estimates, and status.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of sustainability metrics.
• Promote continuous improvement in sustainability practices across the organization.
• Support buildings and systems management operations in the most energy-efficient way.

Skills

Sustainability experience

Analytical skills

Energy monitoring software

Communication & collaboration

Project management

Cost-saving initiatives

Environmental regulations

LEED Green Associate

Certified Energy Manager

Education

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

Job description

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive the implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement sustainability projects.
• Foster a proactive facility management culture through effective use of monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain an updated initiatives tracker, including savings type, estimates, and status.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of sustainability metrics.
• Promote continuous improvement in sustainability practices across the organization
• Operations / Projects teams (i.e., Building FMs) sustainability engagement o Support buildings and systems management operations in the most energy efficient way.
• Energy Management Checklist completion & periodic report
• Training all employees on Corporate Environmental Sustainability goals.
• Drive sustainability mindset in day-to-day work
• Corporate ESG Reporting o Site environmental data collection process
• Data feed required for external reporting
• Sustainability program o Reporting of program strategy, management and performance to site, sponsors and corporate CoEs
• Proper escalation of gaps identified, corporate team support needed and other changes such as scope & resources.
• Quarterly reports on trends, technology, & regulations
• Pursue local / national certifications or awards for program recognition
• Education & Engagement
• Employee education materials & onsite employee engagement events o Sustainability communications
• Energy Program management
• Support US DoE 50001 Readiness
• Energy Performance Indicator (EnPI) establishment around significant energy users
• Measurement & Data Analysis
• Completion / update Low Carbon Transition Playbook
• Technical site energy assessments o Energy Kaizen, Energy Audit, Gemba Walks, etc.
• Ideation of projects and pipeline o Coordinate project entry into corporate platform with site stakeholders
• Rebate optimization process
• Projects o Sustainability Analysis / Alternatives for Project Delivery o Sustainability Design
• Requirements / Green Building Design Standard (STD-D123)/ PA111 / Rebates
• Execution o Measurement & verification of savings
• Rebate optimization o Sustainability Reporting Requirements
• Energy Projects (Env. Sust. Driven) o Mitigation / efficiency Ideation of projects Coordinate project entry with site stakeholders (i.e., GENIUS Lead) o Execution Measurement & verification of savings Rebate optimization Sustainability Reporting Requirements
• Bills / Data (Electricity, natural gas, water, etc.)
• Data Collection (all sites)
• Facilitation of relevant data entry
• Bills optimization o Analytics
• Energy Procurement
• Budgeting
• Forecast volume
• Identify Scope 3 reduction projects to achive 30% reduction by 2030 (Provider's scope 1,2,3)
• Ideation
• Execution
• Measurement & verification of reduction/savings
• Sustainability Reporting Requirements
• Report Co2 emissions generated by services provided in system directed by corporate

Qualifications Requirements/Knowledge/Education/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sustainability or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and report on sustainability metrics.
• Proficiency in energy monitoring systems software and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CO2 emission tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and cost-saving measures.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and best practices.
• LEED Green Associate
• Certified Energy Manager

Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.

Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.