Steel Sector Expert

Job Summary

Steel is one of the world's hardest-to-abate sectors - and one of the most critical to decarbonise. As a

Steel Sector Expert at SuperHumanRace, you will lead DEFINE's Steel Sector Engagement, bringing deep

domain knowledge of steel manufacturing to shape how our AI tools model, measure, and reduce

emissions across the steel value chain.

You will work at the intersection of industrial expertise, climate intelligence, and stakeholder engagement

- collaborating with DEFINE's national and global partners, advising clients on net zero pathways, and

ensuring that DEFINE's models accurately reflect the realities of modern and legacy steel production.

Think of yourself as the steel sector's voice inside our platform - someone who can walk a plant manager

through their emissions profile in the morning, and present decarbonisation roadmaps to a board of

directors in the afternoon.

Key Responsibilities

Steel Sector Engagement & Advisory

● Lead DEFINE's engagements with steel manufacturers, associations, and industry stakeholders at

the national and global level.

● Serve as the primary domain expert for steel sector clients - advising on decarbonisation

strategies, net zero roadmaps, and emission reduction levers relevant to their specific process

configurations.

● Map steel manufacturing processes (blast furnace, DRI-EAF, scrap-based routes, etc.) onto

DEFINE's climate intelligence models to ensure accurate, plant-specific emission factors.

Net Zero Roadmap Development

● Develop and review net zero roadmaps for steel clients, covering technology transitions (e.g.,

green hydrogen, carbon capture, electrification), fuel switching, and operational efficiency

improvements.

● Benchmark client operations against national and international standards (BEE, SteelZero, TCFD,

SBTi) and identify gaps and opportunities.

● Translate technical decarbonisation pathways into actionable implementation plans that are

feasible within client-specific constraints.

Platform Integration & Data Quality

● Work with the DEFINE product and data science teams to configure steel-sector emission

models, validate primary data from plant operations, and improve model accuracy.

● Guide clients and on-site data teams in capturing relevant process data - energy consumption,

raw material inputs, production parameters - to feed into DEFINE's models.

● Ensure data collected from steel plants meets quality, completeness, and audit-readiness

standards required for credible carbon accounting.

Thought Leadership & Partner Collaboration

● Contribute to whitepapers, policy briefs, and sector reports that position SHR as a credible voice

in steel decarbonisation.

● Represent DEFINE at industry forums, conferences, and working groups focused on hard-to-abate

sector decarbonisation.

● Collaborate with SHR's national and global partners - research institutions, technology providers,

industry associations - to keep DEFINE's steel models at the frontier of sector knowledge.

What does the Ideal Candidate Look Like?

We don't need you to have done this exact job before. We need you to be the kind of person who:

★ Knows steel - not just the buzzwords, but the actual processes, the trade-offs, and the real

barriers to decarbonisation on the floor.

★ Gets excited when a plant's emission intensity drops because of a decision you helped shape.

★ Can move fluidly between a technical conversation with a plant engineer and a strategic one with

a Chief Sustainability Officer.

★ Sees AI and data tools as force multipliers for your domain expertise, not as threats to it.

★ Cares about the energy transition - not because it's the job, but because you genuinely want to

see heavy industry decarbonise.

Qualifications Required

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials

Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.

● 8 to 10 years of experience in steel manufacturing, industrial operations, or sustainability

consulting focused on the steel or heavy industry sector.

● Deep technical knowledge of steel production processes - blast furnace/BOF, DRI/EAF, scrap-EAF,

and associated energy and emissions profiles.

● Strong understanding of carbon accounting methodologies, emission factors, and industrial

decarbonisation frameworks.

● Excellent communication skills - able to produce clear written reports and present complex

findings to diverse audiences.

● Comfort working with data and digital tools; willingness to engage with AI-powered platforms.

Preferred

● Experience developing or reviewing net zero roadmaps or decarbonisation strategies for steel or

allied heavy industries.

● Consulting experience in industrial sustainability, energy efficiency, or climate strategy for the

steel sector.

● Familiarity with national and international frameworks: BEE PAT Scheme, SteelZero, SBTi for

industry, TCFD, or equivalent.

● Exposure to carbon markets, green steel certification schemes, or low-carbon procurement

standards.

● Experience engaging with industry associations, policy bodies, or multilateral climate initiatives.

● Prior experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP, or industrial data platforms.

Join us in our mission to decarbonise industries and make a meaningful impact through your

work as a Steel Sector Expert at SuperHumanRace.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your qualifications

and interest in the role to neetu@mysuperhumanrace.com & hr@mysuperhumanrace.com.

SuperHumanRace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.