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