Sustainability Manager

~ Big River Steel focuses on Being Responsible Stewards to our customers, community, stakeholders, industry, environment and the global economy. We recognize that protecting and maintaining the quality of the environment is an integral part of steelmaking. ~

• Big River Steel is seeking a Sustainability Manager

Responsibilities

• Expand current BRS sustainability efforts into world class program that heightens awareness and maximizes impact of BRS CSR and sustainability attributes globally.
• Facilitate new business development and business strategy in Mexico
• Participate in tandem with procurement group to foster development and utilization of steel scrap resources in Mexico.
• Develop and maintain supply chain interests in Mexico favorable to BRS.
• Work in tandem with environmental group to conduct supply chain audits as required to support BRS social responsibility and sustainability reporting.
• CO-OP sustainability strategy and coordinate with environmental group to insure common objects are established and achieved.
• Participation in identification and prioritization of viable sustainability projects, operational changes and physical plant upgrades.  
• Coalesce sustainability initiatives with best data management practices.
• Promotes sustainability awareness within our organization.
• Maintain and where possible enhance sustainability certifications; example LEEDs
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to implement, document, and monitor sustainable initiatives.
• Develop and or expand data bases from which to report clear and concise metrics on various sustainability activities (cost savings, CO2, water, etc)
• Collaborate with domestic and global sustainability entities to share and learn best practices and publish case studies of successful initiatives.
• Leverage experts in renewable energy, energy supply procurement, and building intelligence tools to meet goals

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, online software platforms, with the ability to use spreadsheets and data analysis applications
• Experience in governmental affairs at state Federal level preferred.
• Strong negotiating skills and enterprise skill sets
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, online software platforms, with the ability to use spreadsheets and data analysis applications
• Excellent skills in project management, writing, public speaking, and organization
• Experience in team building, collaboration, and networking
  
  Requirements
• Must be willing to travel to and from Mexico routinely
• Must become familiar with globally-recognized standards (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 26000, LEED)
• Must become familiar with CRS and sustainability matters effecting domestic and global steel manufacturers
• Must become familiar and participate in World Steel Organization