The Energy Efficiency Manager is responsible for identifying, developing and completing energy efficiency projects that improve the profitability and sustainability of our facilities. These projects will ultimately increase the use of renewable resources and reduce the use of non-renewable fossil fuels.
Responsibilities
· Support business unit and division management in the development of short and long term comprehensive capital and non-capital energy efficiency strategies including the evaluation of potential energy efficiency measures, design and implementation of programs.
· Establish methodology to track, monitor, and report progress toward energy management improvement goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) resulting in reduced energy usage per ton of production targeting below industry averages and reduced overall green house gas environmental footprint.
· Support the development and implementation of division-based energy efficiency projects and business plans across all locations and offices. Work across and with operating departments and mills to achieve targeted improvements.
· Implement and execute specifically assigned efficiency projects and business plans across the Business Unit and offices.
· Keep up to date on energy efficiency and sustainability trends in government, academia, and industry, particularly the pulp and paper industry. Track developments in biomass to fuel and biomass to power technologies.
· Conducts energy audits of facilities to identify energy efficiency, load control, and distributed generation opportunities. Performs and reviews energy savings calculations.
· Pursue grants and other government funding opportunities to lower the cost of energy efficiency projects.
· Benchmark energy usage at facilities against similar US and non-US pulp and paper mills to identify production processes in need of improvement.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field
· Certified Energy Manager a plus
· 5-10 years experience in developing and implementing energy efficiency projects in an industrial setting with key attributes of: execution oriented, analytical, effective interpersonal & influence skills and key communication (both written and oral)
· Leadership ability to direct/influence projects where the associate does not have direct reporting authority.
· Ability to travel 25% required.
· Extensive ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
· Proficient with presenting information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.