POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Coordinator,
Energy & Mechanical Services
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
SITE: EPI
SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P LEVEL: C
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide
professional services to analyze current energy and utility usage and develop a
College energy management plan in order to provide proper environmental
conditions with efficient energy utilization, focusing on sustainable design
and maintenance practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
v Develop
and implement a college-wide energy conservation program encompassing the full
spectrum of utilities consumption and other energy-related operations within
the college.
v Coordinate
the efforts of Maintenance and Mechanical staff to achieve efficient use of
resources while minimizing the effects on staff and students.
v Ensure
that energy management operations are supportive of the instructional goals of
the college.
v Continually
review the technical features of buildings HVAC, lighting and other consuming
systems to ensure optimal energy efficiency and make recommendations for
improvements.
v Assisting
in the identification, preparation and recommendation of energy cost reduction
opportunities including economic analysis.
v Assisting
in the development and promotion of energy awareness and training programs at
all College campuses.
v Prepare
the annual energy budget with the Director of Facilities Services.
v Employ
effective interpersonal skills.
v Recommend
sustainable practices and policies directed toward energy conservation.
v Develop
long-range plans for implementing innovations.
v Assist
maintenance supervisors in evaluating HVAC and other equipment to ensure
effectiveness and efficiency.
v Develop
training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the most efficient
operation of HVAC and other equipment.
v Pursue
an aggressive program to reduce college costs for energy.
v Assume
responsibility for compiling, tracking, and monitoring all energy reports,
billings, and other related documents.
v Maintain
a continuous activity schedule for all buildings in order to coordinate
efficient usage.
v Utilize
consultants when necessary to identify energy conservation measures.
v Compile
utility budgets and energy conservation measure cost estimates based upon
documented program needs.
v Pursue
outside funding sources for equipment retrofits.
v Maintain
liaison with equipment suppliers in order to conduct bidding process for
equipment upgrades and retrofits.
v Monitor
all facilities design and construction activities as they relate to energy
conservation and management.
v Provide
design review services to ensure that new construction projects are consistent
with the college’s energy management plan.
v Work
to develop/refine architectural specifications for energy conservation
purposes.
v Recommend
maintenance supply and equipment purchases to ensure energy efficient
replacements are being specified.
v Implement
the policies established by federal and state law, State Department of
Education rule, and College policy in the area of energy conservation.
v Provide
regular reports as to the overall effectiveness of the energy management
program.
v Demonstrate
awareness of college and community needs and initiate activities to meet those
identified needs.
v Approve
utility bill payments.
v Commitment
to work irregular hours (nights, weekends and holidays).
v Develop
and present energy consumption and usage reports at meetings.
v May
be required to attend continuing education classes.
v Analyze
and interpret technical data and communicate with non-technical individuals.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical
Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology or related field or must have
the equivalent of 8-10 years experience working in a similar related
field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which
provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to understand and coordinate an
energy management program.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Operate standard office equipment
including a personal computer using program applications such as MS Word, MS
Excel or appropriate to assigned duties. Working knowledge of construction
details and ability to read and interpret blueprints/ specifications. Able to perform all required functions
necessary to conduct building inspections and audits. Knowledge of safety precautions required in
the building trades. Knowledge and
understanding of HVAC control Systems.
Ability to climb ladders. Ability to lift heavy equipment. Knowledge of
sentence structure and word usage. Skill in reading comprehension. Knowledge of
basic mathematics. Ability to pass a post qualification physical examination.
Ability to effectively utilize labor and material resources.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
Must possess a valid driver's
license.