LCA Specialist

Job Description

Promote sustainability through innovative LCA solutions At NKT, we are focused on advancing our sustainability journey by building a comprehensive knowledge base of our products' life cycle environmental footprint. As an LCA Specialist , you will be an integral part of our LCA Center of Excellence at the Global Competency Centre (G3C) in Chennai. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the sustainability initiatives and the green transition. Do you want to support our sustainability efforts? Manage the development of environmental LCA models As an LCA Specialist , you will be responsible for building product environmental LCA models and carbon footprint estimates for our projects and tenders. You will maintain alignment with tender strategies, technical proposals, and overall tender processes, establishing efficient structures for LCA processes. Your role will involve responding to data requests from customers and suppliers, participating in the preparation of third-party certified product declarations, and supporting the purchasing and procurement departments in selecting more sustainable raw materials and energy. Your task will be to: Build product environmental LCA models and carbon footprint estimates for projects and tenders. Maintain alignment with tender strategies and technical proposals. Respond to data requests from customers and suppliers. Participate in the preparation of third-party certified product declarations. Support the purchasing and procurement departments in selecting more sustainable raw materials and energy. Motivated and focused sustainability professional We are looking for a resolute and disciplined professional with an open mindset and an interest in sustainability improvements. You should have effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to internal stakeholders. You should be structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to focus on details, and have the ability to perform your tasks individually while being a team player. You also have: A university degree at the master level in environmental science/engineering or equivalent, with experience in LCA methods and tools. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience conducting LCA. Good knowledge of LCA standards, software such as SimaPro, and databases. Familiarity with climate reporting standards (GHG Protocol, SBTi, etc.) and LCA standards. Fluency in English, both spoken and written. Contribute to environmental impact assessment NKT focuses on a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. As an LCA Specialist, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in an international setting, be part of a collaborative team, and contribute to the sustainability initiatives of our company. This role offers career development opportunities and the chance to participate in shaping our environmental footprint. Contact and application NKT strives to promote diversity and a culture in which people with diverse backgrounds can thrive and be inspired to achieve excellence. We believe that a diverse structure enables sustainable performance, and an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better workplace. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our career portal. Please note that, due to the General Data Protection Regulation, we cannot accept applications via email or post. Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!