Experienced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioner and Engineering support

Location: 

Göteborg, SE, 417 15

Position Type:  Professional

 

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 


We are now looking for an experienced LCA Practitioner and Engineering Support  

You will be responsible for:  

  • Leading and coordinating the operational work connected to Life Cycle Assessments and selected sustainability roadmap activities. You will work closely with LCA experts and practitioners both internally and externally. 
  • Collecting and documenting LCA input  
  • Being the single point of contact towards external LCA practitioners 
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including experts in sustainability and engineering 
  • Supporting engineering by providing necessary subject-matter expertise  
  • Supporting maintenance and development of LCA studies, data, indicators and methods 
  • Quality assurance of reports, data and methods 
  • Performing analyses based on the LCA result and communicate essential parts of the result  

 

The challenge and opportunity 
The challenge you will meet is handling complexity – the opportunity is global networking with colleagues in the big Group Trucks Technology (GTT) family from different parts of the world. The reward is helping the Volvo Group and society to create a more sustainable future. 

Who are you? 
We believe you have a solid LCA background and the ability to interpret and communicate results from LCA studies to the engineering community. You love building networks and thrive in an international and multi-technological environment. You are a structured person skilled in compiling information and presenting using different formats. You are curious and have a great interest in learning about trucks and the GTT way of working. You have a strong drive and passion to contribute to our ambition to create sustainable transport solutions and to shape the world we want to live in. 

Required experiences and education 

  • MSc or PhD degree in a relevant engineering area 
  • Good experience in performing LCAs and LCA related work 
  • Experience from automotive product development is a merit 
  • Excellent communication skills in English 

 

This is us, your new colleagues 
The Platform Sustainability department is a function within GTT with the mission to provide roadmaps, expertise, guidance and support to management and engineering within the area of sustainability and circularity. Additionally, we are supporting GTT with processes and tools to ensure that our products comply with applicable legislation and our ambitions when it comes to sustainability. We also manage projects concerning legal compliance and life cycle management with Volvo Group external collaboration partners. You will be part of an enthusiastic team that believes in doing great things together! 

Are you interested or do you have any questions? Get in touch! 

Jan-Olof Grundén, Director, Platform Sustainability, 031-322 5035. 

Please apply no later than the 25th of March

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Job Category:  Technology Engineering
Organization:  Group Trucks Technology
Travel Required:  Occasional Travel
Requisition ID:  19005

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.