Senior Pollution Prevention Engineer | Rochester Institute of Technology - Military Veterans

Senior Pollution Prevention Engineer 8250BR Golisano Institute for Sustainability CIMS Pollution Prevention Institute Detailed Job Description The Senior P2 Engineer will primarily support the industrial/manufacturing programs of the NYSP2I; this entails providing hands-on P2 technical assistance to industry in a variety of sectors. The Senior P2 Engineer will use their technical expertise and industry experience to assess manufacturing processes to identify areas of improvement with regard to energy use, water use, hazardous and non-hazardous waste reduction and other environmental impacts. This work will entail performing material and energy balances to identify baseline metrics, researching and identifying environmentally preferable and cost-effective alternatives, such as material substitution, process modification and adoption of new technology. This role will require staying abreast of current and emerging P2 challenges as well as the potential solutions to address those challenges. The Senior P2 Engineer will manage multiple, concurrent projects as well as mentor junior staff or students on the project teams. The Senior P2 Engineer will scope projects and develop project proposals, and will write final technical reports, trade articles and case studies. The Senior P2 Engineer will present project results to clients at all levels of the organization as well as develop and present P2 training and best practices workshops to stakeholders. The Senior P2 Engineer will also be responsible for assisting the team in searching for, applying to, and writing federal, state and other relevant grant proposals. Therefore, excellent communication, writing and presentation skills are a requirement for this position. The Senior P2 Engineer will perform other tasks in support of the Institute as requested by the director, which may include development of P2 assessment tools and conducting research in specific focus areas. The major responsibilities of this position are: Screen companies for P2 opportunities, develop project proposals, and manage client relations Provide technical assistance/conduct applied research and manage projects including: Provide hands-on direct assistance to industry in a variety of sectors, including assessing manufacturing processes to identify areas of improvement, collecting data on-site and performing material and energy balances to identify baseline metrics, researching and identifying environmentally preferable and cost-effective alternatives, and assisting companies in meeting certifications/scorecards or other sustainability goals. Conduct secondary research on new technologies and approaches to identify P2 solutions for clients. Conduct experiments to assess the validity, efficacy and feasibility of potential solutions for client-specific applications. Conduct applied research for special projects to advance pollution prevention in NYS. Plan projects primarily for manufacturing client P2 assessment, feasibility and implementation projects and develop scopes of work along with project budget, timeline, resource planning and risk assessment/mitigation plan. Execute projects, including sourcing/scheduling necessary materials, supplies and equipment, conducting research, leading and motivating the project team and managing the client relationship. Monitor and control the projects so they are completed on time, within budget and meet stated goals. Use project management tools as appropriate and identify new tools and approaches for continuous improvement. Write technical project reports and program progress reports and collect and report metrics. Prepare content and deliver workshops and professional training. Write case studies, articles, and other materials. Other tasks as needed (i.e. grant proposal development) Department/College Description The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is part of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, an applied research organization at RIT whose mission is to undertake world-class education and research programs in sustainability with major foci on sustainable production, sustainable energy, sustainable mobility and ecologically friendly information technology systems. NYSP2I is staffed by a passionate team of scientists, engineers, and administrative personnel who collaborate with companies in New York State to provide technical assistance and solutions to complex sustainability problems. More information on the Institute can be found at https://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/ Minimum Qualifications Education: An advanced degree or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related technical or scientific field. Please note: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a valid driver's license and a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy (please refer to page 4) Required experience: Minimum of 8 years of related work experience, with experience in manufacturing process improvement/efficiency. Project management experience including budget and time management Experience leading a team, professional mentoring and/or managing staff Solid understanding of source reduction/pollution prevention technologies/approaches, green technology and engineering Experience in a manufacturing environment Experience writing technical reports Ability to solve complex problems Team player with good interpersonal skills Strong presentation skills Very strong oral and written communication skills Professional Area: Employment Category: Fulltime Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 121A How to Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/ Additional Details Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu . As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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