Sustainability Associate

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Associate to join the Power Data and Control/ Power Access and Control Team in Reno, NV. Under the direction of the Operational Excellence Manager, the Sustainability Associate will support various Legrand DPC North American Operations departments by advancing site-level environmental and sustainability initiatives. The role will focus on reducing waste, conserving resources, and enhancing environmental compliance within a manufacturing environment. 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.

Main Activities:

Organization:   DPC, PAC Operations.

Main Interface: VP of Global Operations, General Managers, Health & Safety, Facilities, various Managers of all support departments, as well as Peers across LNCA and Legrand.

What Will You Do?

Main Job Duties:

• Identify and manage projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce water consumption, and minimize waste.
• Lead environmental assessments and Kaizen events to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Build a culture of sustainability through awareness campaigns, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain and improve the site’s ISO 14001 environmental requirements.
• Assist with audits, documentation, corrective actions, and tracking of initiatives.
• Support adherence to local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and report daily, monthly, and quarterly environmental key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Create and maintain visual management tools and dashboards to track KPIs.
• Support the Health & Safety team on audits, documentation, inspections, and improvement projects.
• Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Education:   

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University with an emphasis 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 sustainability, compliance, or health and safety.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting projects related to energy reduction or process improvement.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 is a plus.
• Storing & Shipping Hazardous Waste – Ops (RCRA & DOT) certification a plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong interest in environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and operational improvement.
• Understanding of environmental management systems (ISO 14001, ISO45001).
• Computer proficient with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams/PowerPoint).
• Develop and maintain all relevant reports including compiling data into actionable information and presenting to senior leadership.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact across departments (Production, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, Sales).
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
• Organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

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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