Sustainability Associate

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Associate to join the Data Center Power and Control Team in Reno, NV. Under the direction of the Operational Excellence Manager, the Sustainability Associate will support Legrand PAC Operations departments by advancing site-level environmental and sustainability initiatives. The role will focus on site environmental compliance, sustainability programs (energy, water, waste), and environmental reporting. This role is the site subject matter expert for ISO 14001 and ensures all regulatory and corporate requirements are met. The Sustainability Associate, as with all members of the Legrand Team, is expected to promote a positive work environment, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

What Will You Do?

Environmental Compliance (ISO 14001 Ownership):

• Own and maintain the site’s ISO 14001 environmental management system.
• Ensure all documentation, procedures, and records are current, accurate, and audit ready.
• Lead internal and external audits, including corrective actions and closure.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, documentation, and shipment coordination (RCRA/DOT).

Sustainability Programs & Projects:

• Identify and lead initiatives to reduce energy usage, water consumption, and waste generation.
• Drive landfill diversion and waste reduction efforts, including hazardous waste minimization.
• Lead environmental assessments and Kaizen events to implement improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally (Facilities, Operations, Engineering) to execute projects and secure approvals.
• Promote a culture of sustainability through training and site engagement.

Reporting & Metrics:

• Track and report daily energy usage.
• Compile and analyze monthly KPIs for energy, water, and waste.
• Prepare quarterly corporate reports and annual sustainability reporting.
• Complete customer and regulatory surveys (e.g. RBA)
• Maintain excel-based tracking tools and support dashboard development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CSR & Product Sustainability Support:

• Support corporate CSR product initiatives through coordination and data management.
• Track and support eco-design efforts, including packaging improvements (e.g. single-use plastic reduction).
• Assist with packaging waste reporting, including data collection, classification support, and reporting.
• Support Product Environmental Passports (PEPs) through collection and maintenance of product-level data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and track actions and follow-ups.

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of related experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, health and safety, or related field
• Demonstrated ownership of projects or programs
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 (ISO 45001 a plus)
• Storing & Shipping Hazardous Waste – Ops (RCRA & DOT) certification a plus

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and sustainability practices
• Computer proficient with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams/PowerPoint)
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact across departments
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas.

Desired Competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Quality - Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly. All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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