Energy & Sustainability Specialist

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. 

This role supports Arxada’s energy and sustainability strategy by managing CO₂ allocation, emissions monitoring, and long-term energy planning. The position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, optimizes internal processes, and contributes to the company’s climate goals through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. A key responsibility is the development and maintenance of a comprehensive mass and energy balance model for the Visp Verbund, which serves as a foundation for operational optimization and strategic planning. The role requires a strong background in modeling and simulation to support scenario analysis, forecasting, and resource efficiency initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Validates annual CO₂ allocations from BAFU and defines internal EUA distribution processes.

• Coordinates with BAFU on CO₂ allocation targets for 2026–2030.

• Prepares and submits CO₂ monitoring reports to BAFU and internal stakeholders.

• Creates and maintains a mass and energy balance model for the Visp Verbund to support optimization and reporting.

• Documents standards and ensures allocations are recorded in SAP.

• Analyzes cracker and steam allocation data and updates them regularly.

• Develops a 5-year energy development plan, including cost and project impact assessments.

• Tracks RNZ projects and supports/improves RNZ reimbursement reporting by identifying and addressing data gaps in the monitoring process.

• Identifies new opportunities for energy efficiency and innovation (e.g., KIG funding).

• Forecasts future energy demand and supports long-term budgeting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in System modeling or Energy & Chem industry will be preferred.

• MS or PhD in energy, engineering, math, informatics.

• Fluent English and German

• Supports a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving and demonstrates an ability and desire to learn from experience. The individual possesses a “can do” mindset.

• Understands what internal and/or external customers need from him/her to deliver in his/her respective role. Takes action to enhance customer satisfaction within the scope of his/her role

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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