Simon, Site Infrastructure Management at DRÄXLMAIER in Landau
For Simon, sustainability is part of his job as well as his leisure time: He is responsible for efficient and sustainable energy management at the Landau site and is also privately involved in fundraising campaigns, for example.
What role does sustainability play in your job?
Since my apprenticeship as a maintenance technician in electrical engineering, I have been walking through production with open eyes to ensure that, for example, operating materials are saved or reused. Utilizing resources optimally and avoiding waste is part of my daily work, so I have a very trained eye.
It's about keeping production running at the lowest possible cost. This promotes thinking in terms of sustainability. After further training to become a master craftsman, my work in international operating materials procurement at DRÄXLMAIER in China sharpened my awareness even more.
Recently, I took on a new role in energy management at the Landau site. We measure and analyze energy consumption, for example in building technology, to ensure the most sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient supply possible. Digitalization helps us with this, and I greatly enjoy driving the application of these intelligent tools.
During the industrialization and construction measures of a project at the site, I was responsible for coordinating the measures. It was not only about meeting all deadlines and milestones but also about making the overall measures as sustainable as possible. A key focus was on planning and implementing the conversion measures in such a way that we are prepared for potential new projects in the future without having to make major new investments.
Do you also strive for a sustainable lifestyle in your everyday life?
I have grown with my tasks, and since building my house, I have focused not only on regionality and seasonality but also on high quality that endures. Unfortunately, this aspect is often neglected because it is often associated with higher costs. In the short to medium term, this may not be the best economic decision, but in the long term, it is usually the more sustainable choice.
Do you have any practical tips and tricks for more sustainability in everyday life?
Consuming mindfully and consciously is a good start. If you pay attention to what you buy and how you use it, sustainability often comes naturally.