Sustainability Lead (Regulated Industry)

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA, we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve cost savings
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement sustainability projects
• Foster a proactive facility management culture through effective use of monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Maintain an updated initiatives tracker, including savings type, estimates, and status
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of sustainability metrics
• Promote continuous improvement in sustainability practices across the organization
• Support buildings and systems management operations in the most energy-efficient way
• Complete Energy Management Checklist and provide periodic reports
• Train all employees on Corporate Environmental Sustainability goals
• Drive sustainability mindset in day-to-day work
• Site environmental data collection process and data feed required for external reporting
• Report program strategy, management, and performance to site, sponsors, and corporate Centers of Excellence
• Escalate gaps identified, corporate team support needed, and other changes such as scope and resources
• Provide quarterly reports on trends, technology, and regulations
• Pursue local/national certifications or awards for program recognition
• Develop employee education materials and onsite engagement events
• Manage sustainability communications and Energy Program
• Support US Department of Energy 50001 Readiness
• Establish Energy Performance Indicators (EnPI) around significant energy users
• Complete/update Low Carbon Transition Playbook
• Conduct technical site energy assessments (Energy Kaizen, Energy Audit, Gemba Walks, etc.)
• Ideate projects and pipeline, coordinate project entry into corporate platform with site stakeholders
• Optimize rebate processes
• Perform sustainability analysis and alternatives for project delivery
• Ensure compliance with Green Building Design Standard (STD-D123), PA111, and rebates
• Execute measurement and verification of savings
• Collect and facilitate data entry for bills (electricity, natural gas, water, etc.)
• Optimize bills through analytics
• Support energy procurement, budgeting, and forecast volume
• Identify Scope 3 reduction projects to achieve 30% reduction by 2030 (Provider's scope 1, 2, 3)
• Ideate, execute, and measure/verify reduction/savings for Scope 3 projects
• Report CO₂ emissions generated by services provided in systems directed by corporate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in sustainability or a similar role
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and report on sustainability metrics
• Proficiency in energy monitoring systems software and data analysis
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CO₂ emission tracking and reporting
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and cost-saving measures
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and best practices
• LEED Green Associate certification
• Certified Energy Manager