Downstream Sustainability Specialist

Job description

We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. Through our significant investments in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce to the world and are committed to enhancing the employer’s value to society. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generational vision for the future, stemming from our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has led us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits not only to the Kingdom, but also to a large number of communities, economies and countries that depend on the vital, reliable energy we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the five largest global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are looking for a Downstream Sustainability Specialist to join our Downstream Sustainability Unit (SBU) which is part of another company area. The Downstream Sustainability Unit formulates and coordinates the Downstream Sustainability Strategy internally, within the SBU and all downstream administrative areas as well as within the entire company. SBU provides input to the company's sustainability report, and maintains communications with internal and external bodies and stakeholders to achieve Saudi the employer's sustainability and carbon transparency goals. He is also responsible for running the end product carbon footprint program and supporting initial market outreach and marketing low carbon products. Your primary role is to support the development and implementation of sustainability and carbon transparency initiatives across downstream operations. The role focuses on product level carbon certification, regulatory oversight and accounting, while supporting the commercial and leadership teams with analysis, insights and external engagement. You will also focus on product level carbon certification, regulatory monitoring and accounting, while supporting the commercial and leadership teams with analysis, insights and external engagement. Duties and Responsibilities As a successful candidate, you will be required to: • Monitor global and regional downstream sustainability and carbon reduction systems (fuels, chemicals, carbon pricing, CBAM, CPRD, CSDDD, etc.). • Evaluate regulatory impacts on downstream operations, economics and strategy. • Support the development of sustainability narratives, presentations, and briefings for leadership and stakeholder expertise. • Develop and maintain scenario analyzes related to regulations, carbon pricing, and market developments. • Support engagement with regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders as required. • Coordinate sustainability-related compliance activities with legal, business and internal stakeholders. • Develop and maintain product level life cycle assessments (LCAs) for end products (fuels, chemicals, raw materials). • Establish and maintain carbon accounting methodologies compliant with ISO standards, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and regulatory requirements. • Manage sustainability certifications and schemes (eg, ISCC, RSB, book and claim mechanisms). • Maintain total Data, assumptions, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and third-party assurance. • Interaction with certification bodies, auditors, and assurance service providers. • Support commercial teams on customer sustainability requirements and sustainability-related product offerings. • Assist in developing sustainability-based value propositions. • Support the planning and implementation of the carbon transparency programme, including milestones, risks and reporting. • Develop dashboards and reports for management and leadership review. Minimum Requirements As a successful candidate you will have: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy, or a related field from a recognized and accredited program. Post-graduate degree preferred. • A minimum of (15) years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with 5 years in sustainability, carbon management, regulatory compliance, or related roles. • Exposure to fuels, chemicals or refining value chains is preferred. • Exposure to carbon accounting, LCAs, or sustainability certifications is highly desirable. • Strong analytical and reporting skills. • Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, business and legal teams. • Clear communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ideally, exposure to international and multicultural work. Work location and work schedule within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - will be specified in the job offer Work schedule: Full-time - will be specified in the job offer Duration of job posting Job posting start date: 10/02/2026 Job Work Environment Our high-performing employees are attracted by... For the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industry opportunities we offer, they are rewarded accordingly. At the employer, our people work on world-class projects, supported by unparalleled investment in capital and technology. Because, as a global energy company, we face some of the world's greatest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. lopment. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world

Requirements

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• Support the development of sustainability narratives, presentations, and briefings for leadership and stakeholder expertise
• · Minimum requirements As a successful candidate you will have:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, energy, or a related field from a recognized and accredited program
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• At least (15) years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with 5 years in sustainability, carbon management, regulatory compliance, or related roles
• · Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world

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