• Job Description

  Req#: 70997

  Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers .

  We are looking for a Senior Specialist to join our Global EHSQ organization. In this role you will be responsible for the execution of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations for the entire product portfolio, ensuring accurate primary data collection, validation of supplier-provided calculations, and documentation of results. You will play pivotal role in developing proof of product sustainability, supporting Kemira’s sustainability transformation strategy, where a core element is developing a more renewable and low carbon footprint product portfolio with the support of transparent and high-quality data. As a Senior Specialist you will support EHSQ team in Environmental management development.

  In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations across Kemira portfolio
  • Gathering Kemira site data for PCF and LCA calculations
  • Compiling and presenting PCF and LCA results in documents and reports
  • Validating PCF and LCA calculations provided by suppliers and managing data related to secondary raw material inventory
  • Close collaboration with Kemira other functions, product lines and R&D
  • Updating and improving the PCF and LCA methodologies based on evolving industry standards and best practices

  What you’ll bring to the team:

  • Bachelor´s or Master´s degree preferably in chemical and process engineering or chemistry
  • Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation processes; life cycle inventory data collection and modelling
  • Knowledge of the underlying standards, guidelines and methodologies (ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, EU PEF)
  • Experience in LCA tools such as Gabi, Simapro or other
  • Positive and proactive attitude together with problem solving skills and analytical mindset with high level of precision to ensure accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team, including with professionals from different disciplines within the organization
  • Excellent communication skills with fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently

  What you can expect from us:

  • Great opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • A development and growth focused global working culture appreciating collaboration
  • Best-in-class colleagues, expertise and collaboration tools that let you perform at your best
  • An employer that is driving a sustainability transformation and that is aligned with the global climate action agenda by committing to science-based emission reduction targets
  • An excellent opportunity to be part of the team to learn and report in line with latest sustainability reporting trends to fulfil different stakeholders reporting needs and to master the latest state-of-the-art tools
  • Flexible opportunity to work in hybrid mode at home and office

  The person selected for this role will work hand in hand with our Sustainability Manager, LCA and reports to VP, EHSQ and will preferably be based in our headquarters in Helsinki. You will have the flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, according to our hybrid work culture.

  Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

  
  For more information, please contact
  Jatta Aho, Manager, Sustainability, LCA by email jatta.aho@kemira.com or by phone +358 50 540 9848 on Friday January 12th at 9-10 EET or Thursday January 18th at 13-14.

  
  Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than January 28th 2024 via kemira.com/careers
  

  Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, water treatment, and energy sectors. In 2022, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.6 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira is an equal opportunity employer. Kemira’s people sustainability target is to reach the top 10% of cross industry norm for Inclusion by 2025. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

  For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn .

  
  

• About the company

  Kemira Oyj is a global chemicals company serving customers in water intensive industries.

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