Specialist Environmental Engineer

Toyota Sa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Durban is seeking a Specialist Environmental Engineer to support projects focused on carbon emissions reduction and energy optimization strategies. The role requires an engineering degree and a minimum of four years’ experience. This is a full-time position suited for an individual passionate about energy management and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification working experience.
• Successful completion of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) examination within 12 months.
• Working knowledge of energy optimization and energy reduction projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support carbon emissions reduction efforts.
• Develop and implement energy consumption strategies.
• Plan and implement carbon neutrality projects.

Skills

Energy optimization

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSc Engineering (Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Mechatronic / Chemical)

Job description

Job TitleSpecialist Environmental Engineer

Band Level

DivisionSHEF

LocationDurban

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Environmental Engineering, this position supports TSAM towards carbon emissions reduction.

Activities include (but are not limited to) developing and implementing strategies to optimize energy consumption.

The position forms part of the on-site team for Safety, Health, Environment & Facilities group based in Durban.

Key Performance Areas

Carbon neutrality project planning & implementation based on company strategy and commitments study, identify, and manage projects to achieve carbon neutrality.

Utility monitoring and reporting : Implement, maintain, and upgrade systems to monitor utility consumption and to report to various company structures.

Utility budgeting and Financial Reporting

Provide training and guidance to nominated plant energy champions (energy optimization and reduction activities and carbon neutrality)

Working with nominated plant energy champions to study and implement feasible energy efficiency and waste (muda) reduction projects.

Responsible for energy management

Drive optimisation of energy consumption

CO2 reduction projects implementation within the designated TSAM plants including RE

Qualifications And Experience

BSc Engineering (Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Mechatronic / Chemical) Engineering Completed

Minimum of 4 years (Post Qualification) working experience is required

Successful completion of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) examination within 12 months of appointment is non-negotiable

Working knowledge of energy optimization and energy reduction projects will be advantageous.

Working knowledge of Renewable Energy engineering design and implementation projects will be advantageous.

Working experience in production engineering, maintenance engineering, operations management and systems engineering design will be advantageous.

Completion of a reputable engineering graduate working training programme will be advantageous.

Competencies

Accurate Information gathering and analysis.

Awareness and commitment to our mission.

Awareness of situations and Decisiveness.

Communication and sharing of mid to long term plans.

Influencing of innovative strategic vision and mission.

Establishing framework and systems for organisational feedback and reporting.

Feedback of evaluation results and long-term development of others.

Perseverance.

Problem solving and attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Strategic re-allocation of resources and review of work methods.

Suitable assignment and objective performance review.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing