Sustainability Engineer (Staff Engineer)

Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Job Description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Rooted in a rich railroad heritage, Hager City is one of our two factories in Wisconsin—located across the Mississippi River from Red Wing, Minnesota and about 250 miles from our location in Jefferson. Over 50 dedicated associates come together to produce wet and dry coatings for our pet food brands nationwide, making this location truly special. We also work to do our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Just a stone's throw away from Red Wing, Minnesota, enjoy stunning Mississippi River views and a vibrant array of dining and shopping experiences. Join us in Hager City, where we work as one to create exceptional pet food coatings.

 

As a Sustainability Engineer, you’ll oversee projects that support our environmental goals and ensure compliance with local, regional, and national regulations. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and managing energy inputs to optimize performance and reduce resource consumption (electrical, water, gas, etc.). You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively manage key projects and will be accountable for the budget of assigned initiatives. 

 

  • Execute capital projects in function areas related to environmental compliance or continuous improvement initiatives that drive waste, energy, and water KPIs
  • Prepare and file permit applications and routine regulator reports
  • Develop and coordinate internal audit plans
  • Monitor utility usage for the facility and provide guidance to area owners on how to reduce impact and promote energy conservation
  • Report energy results and compare with other facilities to benchmark for improvements
  • Create scope of work and evaluate bids for work completion and research energy utilization to continually reduce energy costs
  • Examine outside contractors to assure compliance with all company standards including sanitation, safety, quality, productivity, and budgeting

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • 1+ years of experience leading environmental and energy programs and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related field
  • 1+ years of project management experience

 

The approximate pay range for this position is $72,000- $101,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).