Energy Specialist

Employment; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 437,000 - 546,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Specialist role at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) in Doha, Qatar, serves as the Base Energy Manager and primary point of contact for energy program inquiries, coordinating with stakeholders to deliver comprehensive energy program support for AFCAP operations.

Responsibilities include establishing energy awareness, promoting renewables, reducing energy use, reviewing designs for energy conservation, and ensuring program objectives support mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 4+ years energy management experience.
• Current Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
• Knowledge of energy planning, program administration, and related duties.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish an energy awareness program to reduce consumption and waste.
• Promote renewable energy and high-efficiency technologies to cut utility use.
• Provide energy data to support the Energy Management Program and AFCAP needs.
• Review designs to ensure energy conservation measures are included.
• Coordinate with HVAC, EMCS, Facilities, and Operations to implement energy resilience.
• Serve as Base Energy Manager and main contact for energy program inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the energy program scope.

Skills

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

The Energy Specialist is to provide shall serve as the Base Energy Manager (BEM) and primary point of contact for energy program-related inquiries and shall facilitate communication between relevant stakeholders, providing comprehensive energy program support services as required by the contract. This position will be in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and it is located at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Doha, Qatar.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide establish an energy awareness program to reduce personal and technological energy consumption through conservation and waste minimization.
• Provide activities dedicated to achieving current federally mandated energy and water resilience objectives goals without degrading operational readiness or mission accomplishment.
• Promote the use of renewable energy, new technology, and engineering methods to reduce utility input requirements and maximize the use of high efficiency products.
• Will recommend utilities management processes to produce, treat, distribute, collect, and transmit energy.
• Provide energy use and allocation data to support the Energy Management Program in Nex Gen IT as required.
• Recommend changes in patterns of consumption to minimize utility costs and usage.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement utility management measures related to building heating and cooling, electrical usage and water conservation by working directly with the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Environmental Management Control System (EMCS), Facilities, Utilities, and Operations Engineering Sections to plan, organize, direct, and implement utility resilience and management programs to reduce energy consumption and determine the most efficient and sustainable systems for use and installation.
• Review and comment on project designs to confirm that energy conservation measures are included and to ensure maximum resource efficiency and sustainability.
• Serve as the Base Energy Manager (BEM) and primary point of contact for energy program-related inquiries and shall facilitate communication between relevant stakeholders, providing comprehensive energy program support services as directed by the Customer.
• Establish an energy awareness program to reduce personal and technological energy consumption through conservation and waste minimization.
• Provide activities dedicated to achieving current federally mandated energy and water resilience objectives goals without degrading operational readiness or mission accomplishment.
• Promote the use of renewable energy, new technology, and engineering methods to reduce utility input requirements and maximize the use of high efficiency products.
• Will recommend utilities management processes to produce, treat, distribute, collect, and transmit energy.
• Provide energy use and allocation data to support the Energy Management Program in Nex Gen IT as required.
• Recommend changes in patterns of consumption to minimize utility costs and usage.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement utility management measures related to building heating and cooling, electrical usage and water conservation by working directly with the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Environmental Management Control System (EMCS), Facilities, Utilities, and Operations Engineering Sections to plan, organize, direct, and implement utility resilience and management programs to reduce energy consumption and determine the most efficient and sustainable systems for use and installation.
• Review and comment on project designs to confirm that energy conservation measures are included and to ensure maximum resource efficiency and sustainability.
• Other duties as assigned to the relative area of responsibility.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field with at least four (4) years’ experience in Energy Management and shall be a current Certified Energy Manager (CEM), certified by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
• Must have knowledge of principles of planning, energy program and other administrative duties.
• Nex Gen IT experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience.
• Must be a USN to fill this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license or international driver’s license and passport.
• Ability to read and write English is required.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Prior overseas government contracting experience preferred.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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