Product Sustainability and Compliance Specialist

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0125452 Date Posted: 2026-10-07 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Role Overview We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and forward-thinking Product Sustainability & Compliance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will act as the principal gatekeeper of our technical product integrity, ensuring that all manufactured and distributed goods fulfill strict international trade frameworks alongside cutting-edge environmental sustainability mandates. You will bridge the structural gaps between Engineering, R&D, Legal, and Supply Chain teams to actively direct the generation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), monitor detailed material compliance workflows, and oversee international export control and product classifications. Key Responsibilities 1. Environmental Sustainability & Lifecycle Assessment • EPD & LCA Management: Lead the structural execution, verification, and formal registration of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for the Automation and Communication product portfolio. • Eco-Design Collaboration: Partner closely with R&D, Systems Engineering, and Product Management to weave sustainable circular economy principles into early-stage product design cycles. • Carbon Footprint Tracking: Formulate, calculate, and systematically audit product-level carbon footprints to reinforce corporate Scope 3 emission tracking reporting requirements. 2. Material & Chemical Compliance • Regulatory Monitoring: Enforce global compliance matrices aligned with critical hazardous substance regulations including, but not limited to, REACH, RoHS, TSCA, and POPs. • Supply Chain Material Audits: Manage data collection, validation, and risk analysis utilizing cross-industry compliance platforms to trace Full Material Disclosures (FMD). • Conflict Minerals: Oversee complete due diligence, supplier tracking, and document verification processes supporting Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates (CMRT) and Extended Minerals Reporting Templates (EMRT). 3. Global Trade Compliance & Export Control • Product Classification: Maintain strict operational ownership over defining accurate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and Harmonized System (HS/HTS) codes for physical hardware, digital software, and underlying technologies. • Sanctions & Licensing: Supervise restricted party screening logs, verify compliance in sanctioned destinations, and independently secure valid export licenses from competent national authorities (e.g., EAR, ITAR, or local equivalents). • Dual-Use Assessment: Evaluate technical design specifications to determine dual-use applications and mitigate international regulatory compliance risks on cross-border technology transfers. Profile Requirements Education & Experience • Academic Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Sciences, International Business Law, or an equivalent technical field. • Professional Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of direct, hands-on experience driving technical product compliance, material governance, or international export control within manufacturing or advanced technology sectors. Technical & Core Competencies Skill Category Required Competencies Sustainability Tools Demonstrated experience using industry-standard LCA software and working with established EPD program operators. Regulatory Frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of global mandates including RoHS, REACH, CE/UKCA marking criteria, and WEEE directives. Trade Compliance Deep familiarity with customs protocols, dual-use evaluations, and international export classification matrices. Data & Systems Architecture Proficient operating with enterprise ERP ecosystems and advanced Product Lifecycle Management (PLM or similar) software platforms. Soft Skills Strong cross-functional project management, robust analytical capabilities, and the skill to translate dense legal frameworks into clean, actionable business practices. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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