Energy & Utilities Sustainability Coordinator

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

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.