Smart Sustainability Assistant

Abu Dhabi University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi University seeks a Sustainability & Automation Assistant to drive the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental programs and automation systems within the department.

This role blends technical and administrative tasks, data collection and coordination to advance sustainability goals and the efficient operation of automated workflows and software tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest and knowledge in sustainability, environmental issues and climate action.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of automation tools or scripting languages (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.).
• Familiarity with automation software (e.g., AutoCAD, BMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing and tracking sustainability projects and initiatives.
• Collect, analyze and report data related to energy use, water consumption, waste management and other environmental metrics.
• Support the preparation of sustainability reports, presentations and communications.
• Conduct research on best practices, innovations and regulatory updates in sustainability.
• Assist in organising workshops, awareness campaigns and training sessions related to sustainability and environmental practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to support green initiatives.
• Maintain records of sustainability initiatives including documentation for compliance and audits.
• Help track and ensure adherence to sustainability certifications and standards (e.g., ISO 14001, LEED, etc.).
• Assist in developing, configuring and testing automation processes and workflows.
• Support the setup and monitoring of automated processes.
• Perform data collection, documentation and reporting for automation performance and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with ERP, BMS Team or any related department to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Help maintain records of automation projects, maintenance logs and updates to system configurations.
• Participate in pilot testing, process validation and quality assurance checks for automated solutions.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling maintenance, ordering components or managing software licenses related to automation tools.
• Keep updated on industry trends, tools and technologies relevant to automation.

Skills

Sustainability

Data analysis

Communication

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Sustainability / Engineering

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

AutoCAD

BMS

Job description

Job Summary

The Sustainability & Automation Assistant supports the development, implementation and monitoring of sustainability initiatives and environmental programs as well as the implementation, testing and maintenance of automation systems and processes within the department. This role involves technical and administrative assistance, research and coordination duties to help advance the department’s sustainability goals and efficient operation of automated workflows and software tools.

About This Job

Smart Sustainability Assistant

Job Summary

The Sustainability & Automation Assistant supports the development, implementation and monitoring of sustainability initiatives and environmental programs as well as the implementation, testing and maintenance of automation systems and processes within the department. This role involves technical and administrative assistance, research and coordination duties to help advance the department’s sustainability goals and efficient operation of automated workflows and software tools.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability

• Assist in executing and tracking sustainability projects and initiatives.
• Collect, analyze and report data related to energy use, water consumption, waste management and other environmental metrics.
• Support the preparation of sustainability reports, presentations and communications.
• Conduct research on best practices, innovations and regulatory updates in sustainability.
• Assist in organising workshops, awareness campaigns and training sessions related to sustainability and environmental practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to support green initiatives.
• Maintain records of sustainability initiatives including documentation for compliance and audits.
• Help track and ensure adherence to sustainability certifications and standards (e.g., ISO 14001, LEED, etc.).

Sustainability System Integration

• Assist in developing, configuring and testing automation processes and workflows.
• Support the setup and monitoring of automated processes.
• Perform data collection, documentation and reporting for automation performance and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with ERP, BMS Team or any related department to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Help maintain records of automation projects, maintenance logs and updates to system configurations.
• Participate in pilot testing, process validation and quality assurance checks for automated solutions.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling maintenance, ordering components or managing software licenses related to automation tools.
• Keep updated on industry trends, tools and technologies relevant to automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest and knowledge in sustainability, environmental issues and climate action.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of automation tools or scripting languages (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.).
• Familiarity with automation software (e.g., AutoCAD, BMS) is a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication and research skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in sustainability and automation roles.
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP) or environmental management systems.
• Familiarity with carbon footprint analysis or life cycle assessment (LCA) is a plus.

• Hands‑on experience (internships, projects, or coursework) with automation systems or BMS.
• Familiarity with safety protocols related to working environments.
• Experience with data visualization or workflow tools.