If you are a Sustainability professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to lead impactful waste and water reduction initiatives across Emerson's global operations. You will guide enterprise-wide strategies, strengthen resource efficiency practices, and collaborate with teams around the world to advance Emerson's Zero Waste to Landfill and Water Reduction goals. In this role, you will translate data into actionable insights, support continuous improvement at manufacturing sites, and help shape programs that elevate environmental performance worldwide.

We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead global strategies to reduce waste generation, increase waste diversion, and advance Zero Waste to Landfill progress across diverse manufacturing locations
• Drive water reduction initiatives, support site-level implementation, and coordinate activities aligned with global water stewardship goals
• Identify opportunities for waste and water efficiency improvements and support development of best practice guidance, tools, and resources
• Oversee data collection, review, and quality assurance for waste and water performance indicators, ensuring accurate, consistent reporting
• Serve as a key point of contact for environmental data systems, providing clear guidance and training to site coordinators and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain audit‑ready Waste Management and Water Management Plans
• Provide analysis, insights, and reporting content for sustainability disclosures, customer requests, and internal governance reviews
• Support global engagement through training, best practice sharing, and cross‑functional collaboration with EHS, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams
• Prepare materials and insights for leadership meetings, including executive sustainability reviews
• Conduct or support global "treasure hunt" assessments focused on identifying waste and water efficiency opportunities

Who You Are:

You build strong partnerships by actively listening, welcoming diverse perspectives, and fostering collaboration across teams and cultures. You are energized by complex challenges and navigate ambiguity with curiosity, creativity, and resilience. You use data and critical thinking to inform decisions, break down problems, and identify practical solutions that create meaningful impact. You communicate with clarity and adapt your approach to engage audiences at all levels, from site teams to senior leadership. You take accountability for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and continuously seek out ways to improve processes and performance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 2-5 years of experience working in environmental sustainability, waste management, water stewardship, EHS, or environmental data management
• Ability to analyze environmental data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Experience supporting operational teams, manufacturing sites, or industrial environments
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and work across time zones

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of waste streams, recycling systems, water use metrics, or resource efficiency practices
• Experience contributing to sustainability reporting, customer disclosures, or environmental audits
• Familiarity with environmental data systems or sustainability software
• Certifications related to waste or resource management (such as TRUE Advisor or similar)

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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