Aspen Aerogels is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen's extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products are manufactured at scale and sold worldwide in the Electric Vehicle, Energy Infrastructure, Sustainable Building Materials, and Power Generation industries. Aspen is a Tier 1/2 Automotive supplier of PyroThin thermal barriers, and our Pyrogel and Cryogel insulation products are used by virtually all leading petrochemical and refining company across more than 50 countries. We're on a mission to build a world-class organization as we continue to grow our energy infrastructure business, and expand to meet demand for PyroThin thermal barriers in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle sector over the next decade. We're looking for great passionate, dynamic talent to join our team.

The Sustainability Engineer will provide strategic, tactical and hands-on support to help achieve Aspen's long-term sustainability goals, which include achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. This position will focus on our climate impact and environmental portfolio, including monitoring our Company emissions reduction strategy to meet our targets and compiling our annual greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting across Scopes 1 and 2. The position is responsible for collaborating on external reporting, customer diligence requests, and regulatory compliance in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail, be able to thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

The Sustainability Engineer will participate in cross-functional projects with the goal of implementing solutions pertaining to Aspen's sustainability strategy. Strong organizational and program/project management skills are required to optimize the performance of the cross-functional teams pursuing climate impact solutions.

The ideal candidate will be an environmental and sustainability specialist with at least 5 years of industrial experience identifying and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute upon sustainability initiatives. Verifiable experience required in GHG emissions accounting/inventory, reporting and monitoring.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Environmental Impact Assessment:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate material environmental impacts of our operations and products. Identify areas for improvement and help develop strategies to minimize our carbon footprint, reduce waste, and conserve resources.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:
  • Responsible for contributing knowledge, setting targets, and measuring results for all environmental initiatives.
  • Responsible for tracking data related to sustainability efforts across the business.
  • Spearhead external sustainability reporting, including customer diligence requests, annual company sustainability reports, and regulatory disclosures in coordination with Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Department.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Partner with Aspen leadership to develop a sustainability strategy that aligns with Aspen's near-term and long-term sustainability goals.
  • Determine and communicate progress and risks to Aspen's sustainability goals.
  • Identify and work with third party partners, vendors and utilities that support our sustainability goals.
  • Identify and distribute pertinent KPI's to measure progress on sustainability goals.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify and develop energy management, waste reduction, water conservation, and sustainable design strategies.
  • Adopt and follow Aspen's core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) or similar is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in sustainability engineering or related field.
• Experience in GHG accounting/inventory, reporting, and monitoring required. Experience in reporting to sustainability rating agencies (e.g., EcoVadis) required.
• Experience with regulatory compliance as well as voluntary disclosure such as CDP and familiarity with frameworks such as TCFD.
• Familiarity with corporate safety programs and ISO 14001 standards.
• Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Desired

• Expert in sustainability issues and how they can be integrated in a business environment to create measurable value.
• Demonstrated ability to locate and secure government incentives tied to sustainability such as grants, tax credits, rebates and subsidies etc.
• Knowledge of current manufacturing sustainability challenges and initiatives.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with multiple cross functional stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate financial data and apply basic financial principles.

COMPETENCIES:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Judgement - 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.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 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 above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world's toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker's Compensation.