Job Purpose
To lead the development and implementation of comprehensive net-zero and decarbonization strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements (IATA, EU Regulations, CORSIA, ICAO, etc.), and science-based targets. The role involves managing energy efficiency initiatives, monitoring carbon emissions, fostering sustainability partnerships, and providing expert guidance on policies and processes to drive progress towards net-zero targets and promote a culture of sustainability across the organization.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive net-zero and decarbonization strategies in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements (IATA, EU REGULATIONS, CORSIA, ICAO, etc.).
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement decarbonization practices, technologies, and processes.
- Monitor and evaluate carbon emissions, energy usage, and environmental impact to drive continuous improvement and ensure progress towards net-zero targets.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster sustainability partnerships, engage employees, and promote a culture of sustainability.
- Develop and monitor agreed SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS for carbon reduction pathways and targets, and report on the organization's progress towards Net Zero.
- Lead on development of SAUDIA's energy management policy, tree and biodiversity policies, etc.
- Develop and promote evidence-based technical policy, standards, and protocols, and provide specialist guidance to enable the council to develop more sustainable use of the portfolio.
- Act as SAUDIA's lead specialist and technical advisor in matters relating to energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
- Explore ways of generating income for the implementation of climate change projects.
- Create quarterly reports through data analysis to inform project identification and selection processes, and support projects that result in natural gas, propane, and electricity savings.
- Determine applicable utility incentives, rebates, and programs that may benefit the organization; these programs help IH achieve energy and GHG emissions reduction targets.
- Develop measurement and verification (M&V) plans and subsequently manage the M&V of mechanical, electrical, and controls projects to verify results.
- Structure, organize, analyze, and report on data, including but not limited to meter data, utility billing data, and consumption information, building management systems, and public databases.
- Develop, establish, and manage ongoing processes for permanent data collection, data manipulation, visual analytics, and reporting of energy metrics.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or any related discipline is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of eleven years work experience with at least five years in a relevant function and four years in supervisory roles