LCA Analyst

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.

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.

Competencies

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• 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.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact James Smeets at james.smeets@ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration.

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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