Sustainability Specialist

McDermott International; Batam; On-site; IDR 809,206,977 - 1,168,854,522; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International in Batam, Indonesia, is looking for a Sustainability Specialist to apply technical expertise in sustainability. Responsibilities include conducting lifecycle assessments and supporting ESG initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with tools like SimaPro and Power BI. Strong knowledge of decarbonization and sustainability standards is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sustainability roles.
• Hands-on experience using SimaPro for lifecycle assessments.
• Strong communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts.
• Support decarbonization strategies and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability considerations.

Skills

Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)

Decarbonization

Resource Efficiency

ESG Reporting

Environmental Impact Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

SimaPro

Power BI

OpenLCA

Job description

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Job Description

Job Overview

The Sustainability Specialist applies specialized technical expertise in sustainability with a focus on lifecycle assessment (LCA), decarbonization, and resource efficiency. This role is responsible for delivering sustainability analyses, supporting ESG initiatives, and identifying practical solutions to improve environmental performance across projects and operations. The specialist works with moderate guidance and collaborates cross-functionally to support sustainability goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and international standards.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

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

Lifecycle Assessment & Environmental Analysis:

• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using tools such as SimaPro to evaluate environmental impacts.
• Perform embodied carbon analysis, carbon footprinting, and lifecycle-based decision-making.
• Develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) aligned with relevant standards.

Analyze resource efficiency and circular economy opportunities across projects.

Sustainability & Decarbonization Initiatives

• Support and implement decarbonization strategies and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improving sustainability performance across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Contribute to sustainability improvement programs and innovation initiatives.

ESG & Reporting

• Support ESG reporting activities and ensure alignment with industry frameworks and client requirements.
• Provide data analysis and insights using tools such as Power BI and carbon accounting methodologies.
• Contribute to enhancing ESG data management systems and reporting processes.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Supply Chain to integrate sustainability considerations.
• Collaborate with clients and external stakeholders on sustainability requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate with consultants or third parties for specialized sustainability assessments if required.

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with international and industry standards such as:
  • ISO 14040 / 14044 (LCA standards)
  • Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) frameworks
  • Carbon accounting and circularity methodologies

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions on sustainability tools, LCA methodologies, and ESG practices.
• Promote sustainability awareness and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Circular economy, Embodied carbon assessment, Carbon footprinting, Resource efficiency or decarbonization projects.
• Hands-on experience using SimaPro for lifecycle modelling and environmental impact analysis.
• Strong knowledge of: ISO 14040 / 14044, Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), Lifecycle-based decision making.
• Experience in industries such as EPC, fabrication, energy, manufacturing, offshore, or infrastructure is preferred.
• Professional certification or formal training in LCA, SimaPro, or OpenLCA, including application of ISO 14040/14044 methodologies, EPD development, embodied carbon assessment, and circularity analysis, is preferred.
• Familiarity with OpenLCA, Ecoinvent database, Power BI, and carbon accounting or ESG reporting methodologies is preferred.
• Experience supporting client sustainability requirements, ESG reporting, and decarbonization programs, working closely with cross-functional teams, is preferred.
• Strong communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and verbal) are required.