Coordinator, Utilities and Energy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Coordinator, Utilities and Energy to oversee energy conservation programs, sustainability initiatives, energy reporting, and commodities tracking across campus facilities.

Reporting to the DT Facilities Engineering team, the role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5 years of related experience, and a Texas driver’s license; the position is full-time, administratively classified, and based at the TCCD District Offices with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Coordinates energy conservation, sustainability environment strategies, energy reporting, and commodities tracking and facilitates detailed energy reporting, tracking consumption, electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer commodities
• Maintains effective communications and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, customers, stakeholders, and partners
• Observes safety regulations and participates in an ongoing safety-training programs to cover all aspects of the work performed by the department related to special projects
• Conducts building audits and studies, coordinates energy tracking, performs statistical analysis for strategic planning and forecasting, establishes utility benchmarks, and outlines cost-savings targets and objectives
• Provides technical expertise in identification of operational performance improvements and implementation strategies
• Analyzes and provides technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, water, wastewater, irrigation, building envelope, and lighting systems, to recommend improvement measures for equipment and components to minimize utility costs
• Coordinates energy performance contracts, and commissioning objectives
• Reviews and makes recommendations for changes and improvements for all repair, renovation, and construction projects to address engineering design standards to incorporate energy and sustainability elements
• Assists Capital Planning and Project Management staff throughout the asset life cycle and provides technical assistance to the Facilities Operation Team on the proper operational methods and procedures for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC control systems
• Provides ongoing leadership for contractors and other non-employees acting as a liaison between contractors, design consultants, and staff to ensure the implementation and completion of coordinated energy initiatives
• Provides necessary reporting and filing of documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements on energy usage, evaluations, special funding, grants, and other means to achieve energy-saving and sustainable initiatives
• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the Essential Performance Requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional developments sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Works under the general supervision of the assigned department leadership
• Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Skills

Energy conservation

Sustainability

Energy reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years experience

Tools

MS SQL

MS Access

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Title: Coordinator, Utilities and Energy

Department: DT Facilities Engineering

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $79,300; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for coordinating energy conservation,sustainability environment strategies, energy reporting, andcommodities tracking.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Coordinates energy conservation, sustainability environmentstrategies, energy reporting, and commodities tracking andfacilitates detailed energy reporting, tracking consumption,electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer commodities
• Maintains effective communications and cooperative workingrelationships with colleagues, customers, stakeholders, andpartners
• Observes safety regulations and participates in an ongoingsafety-training programs to cover all aspects of the work performedby the department related to special projects
• Conducts building audits and studies, coordinates energytracking, performs statistical analysis for strategic planning andforecasting, establishes utility benchmarks, and outlines costsavings targets and objectives
• Provides technical expertise in identification of operationalperformance improvements and implementation strategies
• Analyzes and provides technical expertise in electrical,mechanical, HVAC, controls, water, wastewater, irrigation, buildingenvelope, and lighting systems, to recommend improvement measuresfor equipment and components to minimize utility costs
• Coordinates energy performance contracts, and commissioningobjectives
• Reviews and makes recommendations for changes and improvementsfor all repair, renovation, and construction projects to addressengineering design standards to incorporate energy andsustainability elements
• Assists Capital Planning and Project Management staff throughoutthe asset life cycle and provides technical assistance to theFacilities Operation Team on the proper operational methods andprocedures for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC controlsystems
• Provides ongoing leadership for contractors and othernon-employees acting as a liaison between contractors, designconsultants, and staff to ensure the implementation and completionof coordinated energy initiatives
• Provides necessary reporting and filing of documentation tosatisfy regulatory requirements on energy usage, evaluations,special funding, grants, and other means to achieve energy-savingand sustainable initiatives

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the Essential Performance Requirements*
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the assigned departmentleadership

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience relatedto the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalentcombination of education and work-related experience
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable drivingrecord

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, EnergySystems, or a closely related technical field
• Current Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Current certification or related training in MS SQL, MS Access,TMA, Datatel, AutoCAD, Arc-Info, ArcGIS, Adobe, Visio, lnlight andROAM lighting controls, Reliable Controls, Andover Continuum,Schneider PME, BaseLine irrigation controls, BACNET, or Modbusprotocols
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in higher educationrelated to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of utility and building system operations,with proficiencies in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, irrigation,control systems, distribution systems
• Skilled in using computer applications with IT infrastructure andcommunication
• Skilled in computerized systems such as databases, CMMS, CAD,GIS, typical office software, building automation, and utilitymonitoring/metering systems
• Skilled in providing systems solutions in a compliance-orientedenvironment
• Skilled in customer service and interpersonal relations
• Ability to recommend innovative approaches for utility efficiencygains or cost savings
• Ability to manage tasks under pressure while meeting tightdeadlines, and managing multiple, complex projectssimultaneously
• Ability to influence managers and their respective reports
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations basedon policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance, and tolerate loudnoises. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.