Environmental Specialist

KONE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international company in Dubai is seeking an Environmental Specialist. The role involves supporting regional teams in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing carbon reduction strategies. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field and experience with greenhouse gas accounting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The position will involve both office-based work and occasional site visits to support sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability engineering, or related field.
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting, carbon management, or sustainability programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing and interpreting emissions data.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to regional teams in developing carbon reduction strategies.
• Monitor progress against carbon reduction targets and prepare performance reports.
• Assist regions in identifying emissions reduction opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Sustainability Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

The Environmental Specialist supports Middle East Africa and Türkiye regional teams in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing company-wide carbon reduction initiatives.

This role focuses on data analysis program implementation and technical guidance to help regions meet emissions targets, comply with reporting requirements, and integrate low-carbon solutions into operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to regional teams in developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies
• Participating in environmental action planning together with the SQE Director
• Collect analyse and validate environmental data across regions and operations
• Support Scope 1 Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions tracking and reporting
• Assist regions in identifying emissions reduction opportunities related to fuel consumption, logistics and processes
• Assist regions in identifying waste reduction and recycling opportunities related to logistics and processes
• Monitor progress against carbon reduction targets and prepare performance reports
• Support renewable energy, energy efficiency and electrification projects
• Provide training and technical assistance to regional teams on carbon accounting and reduction practices
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Prioritize environmental performance improvement based on data analysis
• Use continuous improvement methodologies to investigate non-conformances and determine root cause, identify corrective actions and drive actions to closure
• Participate in creating environmental training for employees

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in environmental science, Sustainability Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting, carbon management, or sustainability programs
• Working knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing and interpreting emissions data
• Ability to collaborate across regions and functions in a matrixed organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with collaboration across regional teams
• Occasional travel to regional sites as needed