Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Scientist (SA)

Saudi Aramco
Saudi Arabia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 7+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Python","R","MATLAB","VB Excel","Power BI","Tableau","Data analysis","Modeling","Communication","Team collaboration"]

Seeking a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Scientist to develop and apply LCA models for low-carbon technologies across energy, chemicals and materials, conduct climate impact assessments, and inform technology strategy through data-driven analyses. Collaborates with external partners and universities, publishes findings, and advances LCA methodologies while aligning with regulatory considerations and techno-economic evaluation techniques.

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Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco
5 months ago

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Scientist (SA)

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Job Summary

Seeking a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Scientist to develop and apply LCA models for low-carbon technologies across energy, chemicals and materials, conduct climate impact assessments, and inform technology strategy through data-driven analyses. Collaborates with external partners and universities, publishes findings, and advances LCA methodologies while aligning with regulatory considerations and techno-economic evaluation techniques.
Location: Saudi Arabia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop comprehensive LCA models for low-carbon energy, chemicals, and/or materials.
  • •Conduct prospective LCA to assess CO2 reduction potential and trade-offs with deployment of advanced technologies across multiple industries.
  • •Utilize state-of-the-art modeling techniques, tools and simulation software to support CO2-impact assessments.
  • •Develop new methodologies and adapt emerging techniques to advance LCA thinking within the Company.
  • •Maintain understanding of LCA methodologies adopted in key regulations and standards worldwide.

Key Requirements

  • •PhD in Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics (a master’s with proven LCA expertise will also be considered).
  • •7 years of experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), including at least 5 years evaluating advanced technologies relevant to the energy industry (oil, gas, chemicals, materials, renewables, energy storage, hydrogen & derivatives, CCUS).
  • •Proven track record in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Energy/Material Flow Analysis.
  • •Expertise in one or more LCA tools (e.g., GREET, GaBi, openLCA, SimaPro).
  • •Knowledge of techno-economic assessment techniques and environmental policy regulations.
Experience:7+ yearsEnergyOilGasChemicalsMaterialsRenewablesEnergy storageHydrogenCCUSLCATechno-economic assessment
Education:PhD / Doctorate in Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics
Skills:PythonRMATLABVB ExcelPower BITableauData analysisModelingCommunicationTeam collaboration
Tech Stack:MATLABPythonVB ExcelRPower BITableauGREETGaBiOpenLCASimaPro

Company Brief

Saudi Aramco
State-owned integrated energy and chemicals company producing and marketing crude oil, natural gas and petrochemicals globally, with major investments in energy infrastructure, refining and low‑carbon technologies.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 1933
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