LCA Analyst

LyondellBasell Industries; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to two days per week

Job summary

LyondellBasellis is seeking a part-time LCA Analyst in Rotterdam to support life cycle assessment studies and product carbon footprint calculations. You will collect and analyze environmental data, work with a small team of LCA experts, and gain hands-on experience with LCA software platforms.

The role is designed for final-year Master's students or recent graduates, offering exposure to data analytics and sustainability reporting within a global chemical company.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in final year of Master's studies or recent graduates.
• Strong interest in sustainability, LCA, PCF and environmental impact assessment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality.

Responsibilities

• Support LCA studies and product carbon footprint calculations.
• Collect, organize, and review environmental data for assessments.
• Collaborate across functions to understand processes and sustainability challenges.
• Contribute to data analysis and documentation of LCA studies.

Skills

LCA

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

English

Education

Master's degree in environmental science

Tools

Sphera LCA

SimaPro

openLCA

Job description

LCA Analyst

Location:

Rotterdam, NL, 3013 AA

Department: Sustainable Solutions Polymers

Division: Sustainable Solutions and Technology Bus

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

LyondellBasell is significantly stepping up its sustainability commitments, execution and visibility with ambitious corporate sustainability strategies and targets.
The Life Cycle Assessment Analyst (20hrs/ week) will be part of the Product Sustainability team within the Low Carbon Solutions Team. In this role, you will support life cycle assessment (LCA) studies and product carbon footprint calculations by assisting with data collection, data analysis, and the application of LCA methodologies. You will work closely with experienced team members and business stakeholders to gain practical experience in sustainability assessments and environmental metrics.
While you will contribute to projects focused on greenhouse gas reduction and other sustainability topics, developing your technical and business knowledge, your focus will be on environmental foot printing of LYB products, joining a team of 2 LCA experts, learning from them and stepping up quickly to support their work.
You will gain hands-on experience working with sustainability data, life cycle inventory databases, and specialized LCA and PCF software platforms, developing expertise in the methodologies and digital tools used to support product sustainability decision-making. The position offers a unique opportunity to build expertise in life cycle assessment methodologies, product carbon foot printing, data analytics, and leading sustainability software platforms used across the chemical industry.

This position reports to the Program Manager, Sustainable Solutions and is suited for students in the final phase of their Master's studies or recent graduates who are looking to start a career in sustainability and life cycle assessment. This a temporary role for a period of/up to 10 months!

A Day in the Life

• Support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies and product carbon footprint calculations for raw materials, feedstocks, chemical products, and polymers;
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and reviewing environmental and operational data needed for sustainability assessments;
• Work with colleagues across functions to better understand manufacturing processes and sustainability-related challenges;
• Support the evaluation of technologies, systems, and concepts from an environmental sustainability perspective;
• Contribute to data analysis and documentation of LCA studies and carbon footprint calculations;
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and communication materials related to sustainability projects;
• Monitor developments in sustainability standards, regulations, and industry initiatives, and share relevant insights with the team;
• Support reporting activities related to sustainability metrics and disclosures.

You Bring This Value

Work Experience:

• No prior professional experience required;
• Relevant internships, university projects, thesis work, or extracurricular activities related to sustainability, engineering, environmental assessment, climate change, or data analysis are beneficial.

Skills:

• Currently completing or recently completed a university degree in natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry, sustainability, data science , or a related field;
• Strong interest in sustainability, life cycle assessment (LCA), product carbon footprinting (PCF) and environmental impact assessment;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data quality;
• Ability to work in a structured manner and manage multiple tasks, and handle large datasets;
• Interest in data analysis, environmental metrics and sustainability-related data management;
• Willingness to learn LCA methodologies, PCF standards and sustainability reporting frameworks. Affinity with the chemical industry is a plus;
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar tools is advantageous but not required;
• Experience through coursework, internships, research projects, or thesis work is a plus;
• Familiarity with LCA software (e.g., Sphera LCA for Experts, SimaPro, openLCA) is advantageous but not required;
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across different functions;
• English language skills are required and additional languages are a plus;
• Ability to work independently and within a remote team.

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and two business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.

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