Emission Technical Analyst – Refined Product and Petrochemicals

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Role: Emission Technical Analyst – Refined Product and Petrochemicals

The Team: The Emissions Technical team is part of the Centre of Emissions Excellence within Energy Transition Sustainability and Services at S&P Global Commodity Insights. This team works across Commodity Insights businesses to support and advance the development of greenhouse gas emission (GHG) modelling capability.

The Impact: This is a critical role, tasked with advancing our GHG and carbon intensity estimation capability across Commodity Insights focusing on development and advancement of downstream refining and petrochemical emissions modeling.

What’s in it for you:

• Work with a dynamic team of GHG estimation experts to advance GHG emissions estimation across Commodity Insights businesses and products.
• Work, learn, and contribute to entirely new understandings of commodity-related emissions on top of some of the world’s largest and most comprehensive data sets that span across sectors and through value chains.
• Collaborate with various sectoral experts to develop tools to better understand where, why, and how emissions occur and what can be done about them.
• Help advance global understanding of commodity-related emissions and decarbonization pathways.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team of emission technical experts who are charged with supporting the build-out of emission estimation and quantification capabilities across Commodity Insights businesses.
• Provide thought leadership and engage in conversations around best practices on emission estimation and quantification.
• Contribute to written reports, detail estimates, act as a focal point on emission accounting practices, and provide direction on future research areas.
• Research topics will encompass broad aspects of processes, industry, commodities, and products across the energy value chain.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to communicate findings, collaborate on key initiatives, and facilitate the development of project/initiative deliverables.

What We’re Looking For:

• GHG estimation and life-cycle carbon accounting knowledge/work experience is required. Demonstrated understanding of life-cycle GHG accounting practices as well as understanding of potential GHG emission sources from various commodity sectors.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of GHG emissions associated with petrochemical and refined oil products.
• GHG emissions modeling experience of refineries and petrochemical complexes including understanding of energy allocations between different process units and interactions between process units.
• Broad understanding of different energy supply chains and commodities such as upstream and midstream oil and gas, hydrogen, biofuels, metals, and mining, etc.
• Proficient with large datasets with strong skills in Microsoft Excel, databases, and various cloud-based platforms.
• Experience with ASPEN process modeling software considered a plus.
• Experience with Python coding – ability to read and write code considered a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and navigate and excel in a complex, matrix organization.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with key people including senior and executive level clients.
• Strong attention to detail and efficient time management skills.
• Graduate degree in engineering, science, environmental science, or industry-related fields preferred.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights:
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology—the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.