Senior Sustainability Specialist

GE Appliances is seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist in Louisville, KY, to develop and execute energy reduction strategies and implement energy-saving projects. The role involves analyzing data for actionable insights, collaborating with various teams, and engaging with stakeholders on sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of EHS experience. Strong communication skills and familiarity with manufacturing are preferred.
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

At GE Appliances, we’re more than just makers of world-class home appliances—we’re leaders in sustainability and environmental stewardship. Our commitment to a greener future is a core pillar of our Corporate Citizenship platform. We’re seeking a passionate Operations Sustainability Specialist to help us lead the charge in driving impactful sustainability initiatives.
Join a team where innovation meets purpose. Your work will help reduce our environmental footprint, improve energy efficiency, and support meaningful climate action.PositionSenior Sustainability SpecialistLocationUSA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

As our Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will:
• Shape Our Strategy: Develop and execute energy reduction strategies, ensuring we meet ambitious sustainability goals.
• Champion Energy Efficiency: Implement energy-saving projects, monitor consumption, and lead awareness programs.
• Analyze and Inspire: Provide deep data analyses, including greenhouse gas calculations, to inspire actionable insights and drive results.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering, utilities, manufacturing, and sourcing leaders to integrate sustainable practices throughout the business.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Serve as our subject matter expert by staying informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Engage Stakeholders: Respond to customer sustainability requests, benchmark against industry leaders, and contribute to external reports on carbon footprint and energy performance.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in sustainability, business operations, engineering, environmental studies, or related discipline.

• 3-6 years of EHS experience in environmental compliance, pollution prevention, energy services, business operations, and/or sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organization and follow through on commitments.

• Environmental compliance experience.

• Familiarity with the manufacturing environment.

Certified Energy Management
• Experience with:
• Energy monitoring systems
• Motors, plastics, ovens, wash systems, compressed air systems.
• HVAC systems and basic control concepts.
• Basic utility bill analysis
• Energy data processing (e.g., unit conversions, Excel functions like filters, VLOOKUP, PivotTables).

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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