Europe Energy and Waste Engineer

Location: Solbiate Olona

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Europe Energy and Waste Engineer (all genders)
What does a typical day look like?
The Europe Energy and Waste Engineer supports EU Sites in identifying, developing and implementing energy efficiency, utilities optimization, and waste reduction initiatives, with the objective of reducing costs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning with the company's sustainability strategy. The role conducts energy audits, identifies cost and GHG reduction opportunities, and provides technical guidance for sustainability programs. Through collaboration with operation teams ensures that practical solutions are implemented to improve environmental performance and reduce operating costs.

Job Responsibilities

Develop energy and utilities improvement programs, ensuring implementation at site.

Develop the EU Waste Reduction Program, aligning initiatives across sites and ensuring measurable reduction in disposal costs and environmental impact (zero waste initiatives).

Collaborate with other Engineering Pillars to integrate energy‑efficient technologies, and waste reduction / elimination initiatives into capital projects and broader EU Engineering priorities.

Conduct site audits to identify cost reduction and sustainability improvement opportunities. Rank opportunities and develop multi‑year site programs to implement projects and initiatives.

Support ISO
50001 implementation and EU sustainability goals.

Develop and maintain energy and waste KPIs, providing regular reporting and benchmarking across sites.

Facilitate workshops to generate improvement ideas.

Collaborate with sites to implement metering systems and energy monitoring tools.

Requirements

Engineering degree (energy, mechanical, environmental, electrical, or related discipline).

Proven expertise in industrial energy and waste reduction and efficiency optimization.

Proven track of Energy reduction and waste improvement.

Strong facilitation and communication skills.

Ability to work across multiple sites and cultures.

Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity, Affi­… employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

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