Sustainability Specialist

Lutech Resources; Batam; On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to enhance their Sustainability practices. This role involves preparing guidelines, developing sustainable design standards, and managing social responsibility programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science and project management, along with experience in stakeholder engagement. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will directly impact sustainability initiatives and community investments, fostering a greener future for all. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead significant projects and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve ambitious environmental goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in program coordination and sustainability practices.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop guidelines and metrics for Sustainability performance measures.
• Manage client inquiries regarding the firm’s environmental Sustainability program.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Sustainability

Social Responsibility

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability or Environmental Science

Master’s Degree in Sustainability or Social Responsibility

Tools

FigBytes

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

The Sustainability Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Sustainability discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Sustainability discipline. The Sustainability Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Sustainability Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Sustainability Team and other related teams. It ensures they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Sustainability Specialist is responsible for one or more of the following disciplines (Sustainability, Environmental).

Sustainability

• Prepare guidelines, protocols, and metrics for reporting Sustainability performance measures
• Develop the scope of work of contracts and task orders for vendors and contractors providing services to the Sustainability unit
• Develop and evaluate requests for qualifications (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP) for proposed Sustainability projects
• Develop and implement sustainable design standards for construction, repair, and modernization projects
• Provide proactive and effective project management of key operational Sustainability workstreams
• Collaborate with key business departments to support Sustainability initiatives in alignment with the firm’s Science-Based Targets and environmental goals
• Engage with procurement and other business teams to deploy and operationalize vendor greenhouse gas reduction programs
• Manage client inquiries regarding the firm’s environmental Sustainability program and progress
• Directly develop plans and implementation of the project’s social responsibility program, including but not limited to:
• National and local content
• Social risk and impact
• Community investment
  • Lead implementation of social investment programs across multiple locations, ensuring strategic alignment with corporate goals. Oversee operational execution and stakeholder coordination
  • Ensure integration of social impact considerations into project execution, Identify and resolve execution barriers, providing strategic input for program improvement
  • Evaluate NGO effectiveness in program delivery and recommend improvements, Design risk-mitigated strategies; align programs with ESG goals
  • Lead the development of strategic investment frameworks that incorporate social impact metrics, Develop and refine Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies. Conduct impact assessments and recommend program improvements. Ensure ESIA findings are incorporated into program execution and social investment strategies
  • Lead engagement on ESIA requirements with regulatory agencies and project teams
  • Develop and oversee ToC-based evaluations, Align ToC framework with long-term social investment goals, Advise on regulatory requirements and best practices
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments for social investment programs
  • Ensure alignment with legal requirements at project and regional levels
  • Provide insights for financial forecasting, Review and approve funding allocations for social investments
  • Approve SIRF submissions and ensure alignment with social investment strategy and impact goals
  • Develop structured reporting mechanisms, Ensure database accuracy for tracking program performance and compliance, Lead preparation of CSR Social Investment Sustainability Reports
  • Lead audit preparations and respond to compliance audits related to social investment programs, Coordinate corrective action plans as necessary
• Stakeholder engagement
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine investment roadmaps based on evolving community and regulatory dynamics, Lead cross-functional coordination with internal teams to align social investment with business priorities
  • Develop high-level partnerships with NGOs, government stakeholders, and project teams to scale initiatives
  • Represent social investment initiatives in client discussions
• Grievance management
• Human rights
  • Face-to-face and virtual training for employees
  • Ensure coordination and strategic alignment across project / corporate social and national content initiatives that may be owned by other functions, such as Environment, Safety, Security, Administration, HR, and Supply Chain
  • Work with the Client and Project Team to identify collaborative solutions to project issues or requirements
  • Promote SR business objectives, including risk reduction, reputational capital, employee engagement, and cost efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, local law, and international standards, such as the IFC Performance Standards, UNGPs, UN Global Compact, ISO 2600

Environmental

• Conduct in-depth analysis of regulatory changes and their potential impact
• Chair regular meetings with function leads for comprehensive ESG input
• Develop and deliver training programs on ESG compliance for internal teams
• Spearhead FigBytes database improvements and customization
• Engage with industry peers to benchmark McDermott’s ESG practices
• Lead McDermott’s participation in industry ESG collaborations and initiatives
• Oversee detailed gap analysis of ESG frameworks against McDermott’s disclosures
• Develop and present executive-level briefings on ESG trends and strategies
• Coordinate third-party audits and assurance processes for the annual report
• Implement advanced FigBytes platform analytics for detailed reporting
• Represent McDermott at high-level ESG conferences and events
• Lead the strategic planning for McDermott’s long-term ESG goals



Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or relevant work experience in a related field
• Master’s Degree in Sustainability, Social Responsibility, International Development, Human Rights, or a similar field is strongly preferred
• Five plus (4+) years of experience in a professional-level position with responsibility for activities such as program coordination, administrative analysis, financial analysis, program development, and contract negotiation, preferably in a facilities construction, modernization, or sustainability or energy management program
• Experience in the development of National Content Plans (for different countries / projects)
• Principles, practices, and current trends in environmental Sustainability
• Local, State, and Federal laws, principles, practices, ordinances, and legal requirements in Sustainability and alternative energy including solar, battery storage, and green buildings
• Request for qualification (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), and contracting procedures
• Principles of cost-benefit analysis -Emerging technological advances in Sustainability practices
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Work both independently and collaboratively
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate complex Sustainability and alternative energy issues
• Work effectively with representatives of government agencies, private contractors, vendors
• Plan and implement grant, incentive, and rebate programs for sustainability efforts.

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