Principal Sustainability Specialist

Job Overview: The Principal Sustainability Specialist is a corporate sustainability resource supporting McDermott's global operations, projects, and strategic initiatives across multiple regions and business lines. The role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of McDermott's sustainability, social performance, national content, and stakeholder engagement programs in alignment with corporate objectives, client commitments, applicable regulations, and international standards. The position provides technical and strategic support to proposals, project execution teams, corporate functions, and operational leadership to ensure effective integration of sustainability and social performance requirements throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of sustainability and social performance strategies across global operations and projects; Support the development and continuous maintenance of McDermott's Social Responsibility management framework; Provide technical support to business development, pre-FEED, FEED, EPC, and operational project teams on sustainability, local content, social investment, stakeholder engagement, and social risk matters; Support preparation of client proposals, execution plans, sustainability strategies, local content plans, and social performance deliverables; Coordinate and support sustainability-related initiatives including national content and workforce development programs, local supplier and enterprise development initiatives, community investment and development programs, stakeholder engagement and grievance management systems, workforce training and capacity-building initiatives, and social impact and risk assessments; Support implementation and alignment with international sustainability frameworks and standards; Coordinate with internal functions including Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, HSE, Security, and Project Management Teams; Support supplier engagement and capacity-building initiatives; Monitor, evaluate, and report on sustainability and social performance commitments, initiatives, and KPIs; Support sustainability audits, assessments, due diligence activities, and compliance reviews; Contribute to the development, review, and continuous improvement of corporate sustainability procedures; Promote business objectives including operational efficiency, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, reputational enhancement, and social value creation; Support management of sustainability-related risks and mitigation measures; Adhere to and promote company safety, environmental, ethical, and compliance requirements

Requirements

Excellent teamwork, stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills; Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities; Ability to manage multiple priorities across different regions, projects, and stakeholders; Cross-cultural awareness and ability to effectively engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders globally; Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally and support project site activities where required; BA/BS in Sustainability, International Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business, or related field; Fluent spoken and written English required; Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainability, social performance, local content, ESG, project execution, consulting, or related fields within energy, infrastructure, extractives, or multinational corporate environments

Nice to have

Experience supporting complex multinational projects and multi-stakeholder environments preferred; Professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications in sustainability, ESG, social performance, or related disciplines are advantageous; Additional languages like Portuguese, Italian, French are advantageous