The Energy Managers in our team are considered the on-site energy experts, so they are expected to have a good understanding of the concepts and fundamentals for the building systems highlighted below.
Experience in preparing and maintaining baseline information on key energy parameters (i.e. Compressed Air, Lighting, Building Envelope, HVAC (Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers)) in relation to applicable significant energy consuming activities within the plant/facility
Experience in performing detailed analyses of the site energy usages or plant processes to identify opportunities for more efficient operation
Experience in conducting periodic Energy Audits to determine Energy Cost Savings Opportunities and report progress as required (i.e. compressed air leak surveys, steam traps assessments, turn-it-off programs, setpoints and schedules, operating procedures, etc.)
Must have Fundamental understanding, at the system and component level, of the typical building systems found in large manufacturing facilities:
Compressed Air Systems
Steam Boilers
Hot Water Boilers
Furnaces
Water cooled chillers
Air cooled chillers
Cooling Towers
etc.
Energy Manager Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities for an Energy Manager include, but are not limited to the following:
Launch and sustain an energy awareness campaign whose primary objective is to raise energy awareness in the plant in order to facilitate a change in the plant culture relative to energy.
Prepare and maintain baseline information on key energy parameters (i.e., Compressed Air, Lighting, Building Envelope, HVAC, etc.) relative to applicable significant energy-consuming activities within the plant.
Develop and maintain a plant energy team consisting of appropriate personnel within the plant
Perform detailed Utility bill analyses of the customer's energy usages or plant processes and develop recommendations for more efficient operation of equipment (peak shaving, load shedding, etc.).
Monitor, review, and as applicable, recommend and assist the client in participation in Federal, State, and local and utility energy conservation initiatives, programs, and rebates.
Seek out opportunities to improve customer satisfaction through recommendation and implementation of energy-efficient alternatives
Conduct periodic energy audits to determine the energy cost savings opportunities and report progress, work with plant personnel as required, maximizing non-capital opportunities (i.e., compressed air leak surveys, turn-it-off programs, programming adjustments, operating procedures, etc.)
Develop and maintain a current energy savings project and opportunities list to assist with forecasting the utility budget for the plant
Review all proposals concerning new machines, equipment, and processes that consume energy Develop business cases and assist in writing capital and/or resource appropriations requests
Assist the client and plant engineering on executing scheduling and prioritizing energy savings projects