Energy Officer

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Energy Officer to assist in energy and water management. The role involves monitoring energy usage, overseeing maintenance of utility systems, and supporting the Energy Manager in improving energy management practices. Candidates must have an understanding of energy principles and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainability efforts within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Understanding of energy and water management principles.
• Ability to monitor and report on utility usage and costs.
• Good communication skills for liaising with users and companies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on energy and water usage and costs.
• Oversee maintenance of utility meter reading systems.
• Assist with implementation of an Automatic Meter Reading system.

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role; however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

An Energy Officer working within the specialist area of energy and water management. The post holder will assist the Energy Manager in ensuring the Trust achieves best practice and value for money in relation to all aspects of energy, water and carbon reduction/management. The post holder will be based within the Estates, Facilities and PFI Division at Royal Stoke, however will be expected to undertake duties throughout the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on energy and water usage and costs.
• Oversee maintenance of the utility meter reading system(s) used to record monthly reading of utility and sub meters throughout the Trust. This includes the maintenance of the meter definitions and liaison with users and utility companies to ensure the correct identification of meters.
• Support the Energy Manager in ensuring the PFI contractual requirements associated with energy and energy procurement are managed.
• Assist the Energy Manager to develop and enhance the systems used for meter reading, invoice verification, monitoring and targeting of energy usage and costs.
• Facilitate energy and environmental survey work for the Trust, liaise with users and third parties and prepare documents and drawings necessary to support and develop improved energy management throughout the Trust.
• Assist with the implementation and development of an Automatic Meter Reading system and the Building Energy Management System.
• Prepare energy information for the completion of the Estates Returns Information Collection (ERIC), and other reporting requirements.
• Collate and prepare information for the United Kingdom Emissions Trading Scheme (UKETS).
• Collate and prepare information on energy consumption, cost and carbon for the Trust Annual Report, or for other reviews as requested.

Application Process

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References – please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
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