Energy and Water Optimization Leader

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Energy & Water Optimization Leader to drive enterprise conservation initiatives across manufacturing operations at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, MI. You will identify, develop and implement strategies to reduce utility consumption, lower operating costs and support decarbonization.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence at least 3 days per week and offers collaboration with corporate energy strategy teams, plant sites and external partners to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute energy efficiency and water conservation strategies.
• Lead energy and water intensity reduction programs across manufacturing facilities.
• Support enterprise sustainability, decarbonization, and environmental objectives.
• Drive implementation of DOE 50001 Ready, ENERGY STAR, and other continuous improvement programs.
• Build and manage the energy and water project pipeline.
• Develop business cases for conservation projects and Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs).
• Support project funding approvals and implementation.
• Coordinate utility rebate and incentive opportunities.
• Serve as liaison between corporate energy strategy and manufacturing sites.
• Support plant Energy Conservation Engineers (ECEs) and facility teams.
• Lead energy treasure hunts and operational assessments.
• Develop and deploy best practices across manufacturing facilities.
• Drive accountability through shutdown performance reviews and metrics.
• Monitor energy and water consumption trends and identify optimization opportunities.
• Utilize metering, utility, and operational data to support decision-making.
• Track savings, project performance, and reduction targets.
• Partner with data analytics teams to improve visibility through dashboards and reporting tools.

Skills

Energy management

Project management

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

DOE 50001 / ISO 50001 familiarity

Water management

Operations optimization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Energy management software

Metering systems

Job description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid. This position requires an employee to be on-site a minimum of 3 days per week at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, MI.

Job Description

Energy and Water Optimization Leader

Work Arrangement

Hybrid. This position requires an employee to be on-site a minimum of 3 days per week at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, MI.

Sponsorship: GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

The Role

The Energy & Water Optimization Leader is responsible for driving enterprise energy and water reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role leads the identification, development, and implementation of conservation strategies, operational excellence programs, and capital projects that reduce utility consumption, improve sustainability performance, lower operating costs, and support decarbonization objectives. The position serves as the primary liaison between corporate energy strategy teams and plant operations.

What You’ll Do

Energy & Water Optimization Strategy

• Develop and execute energy efficiency and water conservation strategies.
• Lead energy and water intensity reduction programs across manufacturing facilities.
• Support enterprise sustainability, decarbonization, and environmental objectives.
• Drive implementation of DOE 50001 Ready, ENERGY STAR, and other continuous improvement programs.

Project Development & Execution

• Build and manage the energy and water project pipeline.
• Develop business cases for conservation projects and Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs).
• Support project funding approvals and implementation.
• Coordinate utility rebate and incentive opportunities.

Plant Engagement & Operational Excellence

• Serve as the liaison between corporate energy strategy and manufacturing sites.
• Support plant Energy Conservation Engineers (ECEs) and facility teams.
• Lead energy treasure hunts and operational assessments.
• Develop and deploy best practices across manufacturing facilities.
• Drive accountability through shutdown performance reviews and operational metrics.

Performance Management & Analytics

• Monitor energy and water consumption trends and identify optimization opportunities.
• Utilize metering, utility, and operational data to support decision-making.
• Track savings, project performance, and reduction targets.
• Partner with data analytics teams to improve visibility through dashboards and reporting tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Sustainability, Finance, ICC, GMIT, Facilities, and external utility partners.
• Support site water treatment, utility infrastructure, and building systems optimization initiatives.
• Contribute to enterprise reporting and strategic planning processes.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading energy efficiency, water conservation, utilities, facilities, manufacturing, or sustainability programs.
• Strong project management and financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge of utility systems, industrial processes, and energy management practices.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• 10+ years of experience in energy and water management

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or similar credential.
• Experience with ISO 50001 / DOE 50001 Ready programs.
• Experience with metering systems, Power BI, utility analytics, and energy management software.
• Background in industrial manufacturing operations.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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