Energy and Sustainability Engineer

Role Summary

The Energy and Sustainability Engineer at Zoetis will assist the Technical, Utilities & Sustainability Lead by promoting sustainability and energy initiatives. They will identify and oversee short- and long-term projects and strategies to increase site energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize unnecessary energy consumption. A key objective is to ensure the highest level of available systems and compliance with Zoetis and regulatory standards in the most energy-efficient manner.

The role will create a baseline site energy profile, identify departments or systems where energy is wasted or not optimized, and develop a portfolio of energy optimization and sustainability projects through analysis of utility data and equipment usage, delivering annual and 5-year targets.

Location:

Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

• Participate in the design reviews of new equipment and facilities to ensure their energy efficiency meets the site's requirements.
• Conduct energy audits and assessments to identify opportunities for energy conservation and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement energy management strategies and systems to monitor and reduce energy consumption. Lead the implementation of ISO
  50001 onsite.
• Develop energy maps and monitor site usage, issue routine reports to site.
• Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve a more energy efficient operation.
• Oversee external support companies for on-site work scopes and ensuring cost adherence.
• Ensure Zoetis, and regulatory agency policies and standards are fully complied with including Quality, EHS, FDA, HPRA, EPA.
• Maximise efficiency of energy consumption, identify improvement projects with acceptable payback period.
• Utilise the site Change Control process for all site systems ensuring that all changes are captured and assessed/tested/closed out in a timely manner.
• Analyse energy data and prepare technical reports to support decision-making and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct lifecycle assessments, carbon footprint analysis, and greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting. Ensure site compliance with the reporting and implementation of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
• Prepare clear and compelling reports, presentations and proposals for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Engage with external partners, vendors, and consultants to support project goals.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on energy conservation and sustainability practices.
• Foster a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement within the organisation.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or professional certification such as Certified Energy Manager, or significant time spent in energy management and currently pursuing further education studies.
• 3+ years of experience in GMP manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting and reporting tools.
• Experience in project management and leading sustainability initiatives.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of utility systems within a regulated environment.

• Strong understanding of energy systems, energy efficiency, sustainability design principles and EU ETS. Proficiency in data analysis, energy auditing, lifecycle assessment and ISO
  50001.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a systems-thinking approach.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent oral and written communication and report-writing skills.
• Analytical approach demonstrated by problem solving; comfortable with use of spreadsheets.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence colleagues.
• Attention to detail, strong appetite for learning, ambitious.
• Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent professional certification related to energy management (e.g., Certified Energy Manager).

• Location:
  
  Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.