Senior Consultant- Industrial Decarbonization

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What You Will Do

• Conduct virtual or onsite energy audits in industrial facilities focusing on textile apparel and footwear sectors.
• Collect analyze and model energy and process data to identify emission reduction opportunities and support decarbonization proposals.
• Develop and maintain calculation models and workbooks for energy efficiency renewable energy and process upgrades.
• Conduct energy and project economics/financial analysis and calculate financial KPIs and develop graphical representations for finance team audience (e.g. CFO or treasury).
• Collaboration with machinery manufacturers and vendors in India Bangladesh or other Southeast Asia countries such as Vietnam Indonesia analyzing their project proposals clarifying additional data requests facilitating their engagement with factories and conducting due diligence on their proposals.
• Research and maintain a list of measures and technologies including thermal electrical energy efficiency waste heat recovery energy upgrades renewable energy fuel-switching and electrification process machinery upgrades circular strategies low-carbon materials etc.
• Characterize their emission reduction potential installation costs operations and maintenance costs and performance factors based on research and primary information from machinery manufacturers
• Standardize and update assumptions for calculations (e.g. emission factors conversion factors) using public and paid sources.
• Analyse industry platforms and initiatives supporting data sharing and decarbonization.
• Translate technical findings into actionable business insights for clients and internal teams.
• Support the development of proposals and presentations for multinational clients and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Need

• Minimum 5 years experience in industrial decarbonisation energy management or a related engineering field (ideally within textile footwear or apparel).
• Masters degree in engineering environmental science physics economics mathematics or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. Index Match Pivot Tables Regressions Macros) and skilled with PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience managing and interpreting large datasets.
• Superior team-oriented interpersonal skills
• Highly developed organizational and management skills (e.g. ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness)
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed to maintain project schedules
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and external partners particularly in Southeast Asia (e.g. Vietnam Bangladesh Indonesia).
• Familiarity with the structure of global textile supply chains including clusters material flows and key stakeholders (e.g. suppliers brands solution providers).
• Experience with fibre-to-fabric processes (spinning knitting weaving) wet processing (dyeing printing finishing) and/or fabric manufacturing (cutting sewing).
• Ability to quantify and analyze water energy and chemical usage in textile processes and propose reduction strategies through optimization or advanced technologies.
• Understanding of industry platforms and collaborative initiatives driving decarbonization and sustainability in the textile sector.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams and geographies.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with attention to detail and minimal need for quality control.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certified Energy Manager or Auditor (CEM CEA) certification.
• Experience with application programming (e.g. R Python) and interfacing with AI tools.
• Proficiency in Southeast Asian languages.
• Knowledge of both traditional and sustainable textile materials and fibres.
• Established connections with textile brands factories or machinery vendors.
• Proven extracurricular activities and/or international experience aligned with the position.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

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