Sr. Sustainability Specialist, Low Carbon Fuels, Worldwide Operations Sustainability

Amazon

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 208,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks a Sr. Sustainability Specialist within the Global Clean Fuels program to drive decarbonization across Amazon's global transportation network. You will own TEA/LCA modeling, manage pilot portfolios, and translate results into investment recommendations affecting fuel pathways, feedstocks, and deployment sequencing.

You will mentor analysts, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and present to senior leadership as part of annual planning and strategy updates.

Qualifications

Experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re‑engineering, quality assurance) or building and managing financial models for forecasting
5+ years of experience in energy, fuels, or sustainability
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related quantitative field
Direct experience using and driving decisions from LCA or carbon‑accounting methods
Experience communicating technical analysis and recommendations to business or investment decision‑makers

Responsibilities

Own TEA models for multiple low‑carbon fuel pathways and forecast cost trajectories
Conduct lifecycle carbon intensity analyses to guide feedstock and technology selection
Advance TEA/LCA methodologies and build scalable analytical infrastructure for broader scope

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Engineering background

Communication of technical analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science

Tools

LCA software

Job description

Sr. Sustainability Specialist, Low Carbon Fuels, Worldwide Operations Sustainability

Job ID: 10590466 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Sr. Sustainability Specialist within the Global Clean Fuels (GCF) program under Worldwide Operations Sustainability (WWOS). Owns techno-economic and lifecycle assessment modeling for low-carbon fuel pathways, develops and manages a portfolio of technology pilots, and translates technical analysis and pilot results into investment recommendations that drive Amazon's fuel decarbonization strategy across its global transportation network.

Key Job Responsibilities

Techno-Economic Analysis & Lifecycle Assessment

Own bottom-up, process-based TEA models for multiple LCF pathways; apply learning rates and scenario analysis across key cost drivers to forecast cost trajectories and inform go/no-go investment decisions
Conduct lifecycle carbon intensity analyses using established LCA frameworks and carbon accounting standards to guide feedstock and technology selection
Advance TEA/LCA methodologies and build scalable analytical infrastructure and decision frameworks that grow with the program's fuel volumes, pathways, and geographic scope

Technology Pilot Portfolio Management

Run stage-gate reviews from scoping through pilot to scale-up decision; translate results into updated TEA/LCA projections with go/no-go recommendations
Coordinate timelines, partner deliverables, and funding across cross-functional stakeholders
Build scalable playbooks for technology evaluation and pilot management

Feedstock & Supply Analysis

Model feedstock availability, cost curves, and sustainability across supply chains; evaluate novel feedstocks for CI impact and scalability
Model delivered costs across geographies to inform deployment sequencing

Program Leadership & Influence

Advise senior leadership through written narratives (six-pagers, business reviews) and own technical inputs to annual planning
Build repeatable mechanisms and decision tools that raise the bar across the program
Mentor sustainability specialists and analysts; participate in hiring and promotion

About the team

WWOS sets the strategy and interim targets for Amazon Operations to achieve the Climate Pledge, which is our commitment to net-zero carbon by 2040. WWOS coordinates across all regions and business units, driving resource allocation and decision-making on sustainability topics that span the global operations network.

Within WWOS, the GCF program leads Amazon's effort to decarbonize its transportation and distribution network through LCF adoption globally. The team evaluates emerging fuel technologies, manages producer partnerships and technology pilots, and builds the techno-economic frameworks that drive investment decisions.

Basic Qualifications

Experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re‑engineering, quality assurance), or experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
5+ years of experience in energy, fuels, or sustainability
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related quantitative field
Direct experience using and driving decisions from LCA or carbon‑accounting methods
Experience communicating technical analysis and recommendations to business or investment decision‑makers

Preferred Qualifications

PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of science, technology, engineering or related field experience
Experience in development or technical support, or experience driving collaborative projects from conception to delivery
Direct experience with renewable fuel production pathways (e.g., HEFA, gasification + Fischer‑Tropsch, pyrolysis, biomass conversion, or ATJ)
Knowledge of experience‑curve and learning‑rate methodologies applied to emerging energy technologies
Experience analyzing feedstock availability, cost curves, and sustainability attributes across LCF supply chains

Employment Eligibility Statements

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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