Energy and Sustainability Engineer

Mediclinic Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Energy and Sustainability Engineer to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across the organization. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing stakeholder relations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have engineering experience in a hospital environment and relevant qualifications. This position is based in Paarl, Western Cape, with a commitment to environmental impact and operational savings.

Qualifications

• Engineering Experience in a Hospital Environment (Maintenance and projects)
• Energy Auditor or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability across the organisation.
• Conduct audits and develop improvement plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and leverage innovative technologies.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relations.

Skills

Engineering proficiency in areas of responsibility

Proven track record of renewable energy plants and systems

Computer literacy in MS Office

Strong knowledge and application of risk management and control

Proficiency in designing and managing sustainability projects

Financial planning/budgeting

Systems implementation

Education

NQF 6, National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical)

Job description

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Energy and Sustainability Engineer

Location: Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Closing date: 16/11/2022 Reference number: 65085 Recruiter: Fiona Simone Anderson Workplace type: On-site Employment type: Permanent Positions: 1

Main Purpose of Job

To drive energy efficiency and sustainability across the organisation by conducting audits, developing and monitoring improvement plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leveraging innovative technologies. The role evaluates project feasibility, engages stakeholders, and provides reporting, training, and guidance to achieve reduced environmental impact and long-term operational savings.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Provide engineering support to operators on plant, equipment, and systems to enhance sustainability
• Conduct and evaluate engineering design of plant, equipment, and systems to ensure sustainability
• Support sustainability initiatives, including investigation, motivation, budgeting, execution and re-evaluation
• Identify, assess risks and develop strategies to mitigate risk factors
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relations and service delivery
• Manage resource allocation and utilisation
• Support the Industrial Control Manager with all SCADA-related requirements

Required Education

Engineering Experience in a Hospital Environment (Maintenance and projects)

Energy Auditor or equivalent

Desired Experience

• Engineering design and project management experience
• Certified Energy Manager

Essential Education

• NQF 6, National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)

Desired Education

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical)

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Engineering proficiency in areas of responsibility
• Proven track record of renewable energy plants and systems
• Computer literacy in MS Office (SAP PM’s would be advantageous)
• Strong knowledge and application of risk management and control
• Proficiency in designing, planning, organising, and managing sustainability projects, from conception to completion, while ensuring they are completed within allocated timeframes and budgetary constraints
• Financial planning/budgeting
• Systems implementation

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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