LCA Specialist

Hitachi Careers is seeking an LCA Specialist for the Transformers Business in Italy to enhance sustainability practices. The role involves managing product carbon footprint methodologies, conducting lifecycle assessments, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have experience in environmental impact analysis, strong LCA knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development within a diverse, global team.
Description

The opportunity

We are looking for a LCA Specialist for the Transformers Business to join our Sustainability team within one of our Technology Centers. You will be at the heart of realizing Hitachi Energy’s purpose of advancing a more sustainable energy future for all by strengthening our capabilities on managing the sustainability impact of our offerings today and support in defining our sustainability value proposition for mid- to long-term. In this role you will be part of a global, cross-functional community of dynamic and engaged professionals with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

How you’ll make an impact
• Manage and further develop internal Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Lifecycle environmental Impact Assessment (LCA) methodologies and tools for transformers and their components.
• Create LCA models and analysis reports of new materials, processes, and technologies in support of product innovations
• Assess sustainability data from the supply chain in LCA models.
• Perform full-scale LCA and product carbon footprint studies for external, third-party verifications as required and support corporate ESG reporting and commitments.
• Support product teams on executing the sustainability impact transparency roadmap and provide guidance for the design and development of the future sustainability value proposition in the portfolio.
• Support integrating sustainability and eco-design principles and tools into R&D and innovation processes.
• Update and deliver internal presentations and trainings to different functions, and provide expert support to global project teams in R&D, business strategy, supply chain, and others.
• Actively participate in transformers-related external sustainability standardization committees and industrial initiatives.

Your background
• Proven experience as environmental impact analysis expert in a consulting, industry and/or academic context.
• Strong knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and tools including experience in performing full-scale studies with LCA software tools, particularly SimaPro and GaBi.
• University degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Strong general quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A thorough understanding of sustainability topics and standards in the engineering and manufacturing industry of capital goods and services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information in clear, understandable ways to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to work closely with large and complex remote teams and in a multi-country & -cultural environment.
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated capacity to take initiative, structure and prioritize work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English.

What we offer
• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Shelly Arreguin, shelly.arreguin@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com

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