We are currently looking for an Energy Project Manager / Engineer for our client in the Decatur, IL area.

The position will be a long term contract paying hourly, 1.5OT, per diem, MOB / DEMOB, health benefits, PTO, 401/k etc.

The Energy Project Manager / Engineer is a key member of the team providing technical expertise, planning, and coordination to Client’s largest concentration of significant energy users. This role is pivotal to achieving energy intensity, utility cost reduction, and greenhouse gas reduction goals. They will coordinate closely with multiple internal stakeholders and external resources to drive a diverse portfolio of energy intensity reduction projects through all phases from inception to realization. The Energy Project Manager / Engineer serves as an energy efficiency subject matter expert in for multiple business units helping to guide the organization’s energy intensity and reduction actions in the region. This position must build a working knowledge of the impacts of energy on production and quality in multiple process types.

Responsibilities

• Manage Multiple Project Portfolios and lead the identification and execution of energy projects from inception to completion. Communication these efforts with stakeholders, obtain buy-in and ensure alignment in all project phases.
• Provide SME support to Project Managers and Engineers in the execution of energy intensity reduction projects. Lead aspects of data collection, engineering, financial, and technical analysis to support project approval and execution.
• Directly advise and support Operations Management in establishing and achieving long term cost effective energy goals. Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and achieve energy reduction and efficiency targets.
• Key advisor in the procurement of complex energy efficiency and renewable energy contracts. Lead aspects of technical review, financial evaluation, risk management, and post contract execution management.
• Mentor, train and inspire stakeholders to achieve energy intensity reduction across the portfolio. Be recognized as a leader/Subject Matter Expert in energy intensity reduction planning and engineering in North America.
• Must be personally committed to working safely and maintaining a safe work environment. They must have and employ independent judgement and strong problem-solving skills.

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Masters/MBA preferred,
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or ability to obtain within 2 Years.
• Minimum 3+ years energy engineering/management experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a process manufacturing setting ideally with a demonstrated track record of achievement in operations management, process optimization and project management.
• Working knowledge and experience in developing, designing, and implementing energy efficiency projects related to steam, hot water, natural gas, electricity, waste heat recovery, chilling and general process equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, educate, and train engineers and analysts in energy conservation studies and design efforts.
• Ability to independently solve difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of work, including identification of critical path items to ensure deliverable deadlines are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT).

All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to rgaliczynski@blackrockres.com