Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) Specialist - Chicago, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Chicago, IL

5d•Remote

About The Position

This position supports Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM) global sustainability program and the ADM-wide growth strategy by developing an environmental impact assessment strategy for key products, including carbon and water. Working closely in support of business unit leadership and with Legal, Operations, Communications, and other cross-functional corporate stakeholders, the LCA Specialist supports the selection and assessment of products for LCAs. The LCA Specialist also supports the sustainability organization by leveraging their expertise to establish a consistent methodology and implementation approach for product LCA and Scope 3 GHG reductions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher level of education in related field is preferred
Three (3) years of experience in a corporate setting with focus on environmental, sustainability or related field
At least three (3) years of experience with and knowledge of conducting life-cycle analysis.
Experience collecting and organizing data
Validated strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Experience with using LCA Software, SimaPro (preferable) or any other commercial software
Microsoft Office Skills – PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and experience with life-cycle analysis systems or solutions
Ability to learn new technologies, grasp concepts quickly and exercise follow-through skills, adhere to a work schedule and address challenges as they arise .
Must be proficient in English, although knowledge of another language is beneficial.
Experience working in or supporting an international business is preferred.
High level of motivation, team-player attitude, and results-oriented way of working.
Project Management – Ability to run several projects and ensure completion to agreed deadlines. Must be detail oriented and to take sound critical decisions on whether or not to engage potential business partners based on the results of due diligence reviews.
Working under Pressure - Ability to stay firm and collected under pressure and manage completion of tasks in line with established guidelines and procedures.
Communication – Must have effective communication with colleagues, senior management and business partners. Ability to communicate negative results and reasons to business units and senior management. Good interpersonal skills, have the ability to bring about organizational change.
Concern for Quality – Demonstrates a high standard of quality in their work.
Integrity/Values – Must have a strong personal and professional commitment to the values of compliance, ethics and integrity and must demonstrate same in carrying out daily responsibilities.
Diversity – Understands the value of a diverse workplace and treats all employees equally irrespective of sex, race, religious belief, age or disability.
Confidentiality – Ability to work with confidential and sensitive material discreetly.
Problem Solving and Analysis – Ability to review a multitude of reporting requirements. Must be able to break down complex situations into component parts and develop solutions in a logical, detailed way.
Conflict Resolution – Effectively manage conflict and positively shape outcomes that minimize risk and are acceptable to all partners

Nice To Haves

Desirable to have experience in process simulation modeling and technoeconomic analysis
knowledge of another language is beneficial
Experience working in or supporting an international business is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop surveys for data collection related to LCA projects
Perform lifecycle assessment of existing productions following various standards and prepare LCA reports compliance to LCA standards for internal and external reviews
Perform lifecycle assessment of new products and generate environmental impacts information required for decision making to support ADMs decarbonization efforts
Maintain LCI, LCA model and LCA reports for company products including complex operations with multiple coproducts.
Monitor and benchmark trends and changes to LCA standards and methodologies to provide insights and recommendations on advancing company’s assessment practices.
Develop communication materials for internal and external stakeholders to explain LCA methods, LCA results, and Scope 3 emissions
Monitor developments related to AI, LCI and LCA Automation and support/lead the implementation within ADM
Engagement with external groups for peer-review and validation of LCA studies conducted
Any other responsibilities, as may be considered necessary to support and advise management on ADM’s sustainability efforts

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Adoption assistance
paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs