Energy Manager Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does an Energy Manager Do?
Energy managers coordinate the energy use in an organisation, and aim to implement policies for increased sustainability, and minimisation of cost and environmental impact. They monitor the energy demands and use, and develop improvement strategies, as well as researching the most beneficial source of energy for the organisation's needs.
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Where Do I Start?
Corporate Social Responsibility
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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Skills You Need to Become an Energy Manager
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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EssentialElectrical Power Safety Regulations knowledge
The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …
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EssentialElectricity Consumption knowledge
The different factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of electricity consumption in a residence or facility, and methods in which electricity consumption can be lowered or made …
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EssentialEnergy Efficiency knowledge
Field of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy. It encompasses calculating the consumption of energy, providing certificates and support measures, saving energy by reducing the demand, encouraging …
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EssentialEnergy Performance Of Buildings knowledge
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.
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EssentialManufacturing Processes knowledge
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialAdvise On Heating Systems Energy Efficiency skill
Provide information and advice to clients on how to preserve an energy efficient heating system in their home or office and possible alternatives.
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EssentialAdvise On Utility Consumption skill
Advise individuals or organisations on methods in which they can reduce their consumption of utilities, such as heat, water, gas, and electricity, in order for them to save money and …
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EssentialAnalyse Energy Consumption skill
Evaluate and analyse the total amount of energy used by a company or an institution by assessing the needs linked to the operative processes and by identifying the causes of …
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EssentialDefine Manufacturing Quality Criteria skill
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EssentialEstablish Daily Priorities skill
Establish daily priorities for staff personnel. Effectively deal with multi-task workload.
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EssentialFollow Company Standards skill
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
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EssentialIdentify Energy Needs skill
Identify the type and amount of energy supply necessary in a building or facility, in order to provide the most beneficial, sustainable, and cost-effective energy services for a consumer.
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EssentialLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Logistics skill
Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialManage Supplies skill
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and …
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialPromote Environmental Awareness skill
Calculate the carbon footprint of business processes and other practices in order to promote sustainability and to raise awareness for the environmental impact.
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EssentialPromote Sustainable Energy skill
Promote the use of renewable electricity and heat generation sources to organisations and individuals, in order to work towards a sustainable future and encourage sales of renewable energy equipment, such …
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EssentialStrive For Company Growth skill
Develop strategies and plans aiming at achieving a sustained company growth, be the company self-owned or somebody else's. Strive with actions to increase revenues and positive cash flows.
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EssentialSupervise Daily Information Operations skill
Direct daily operations of different units. Coordinate program/project activities to assure the respect of costs and time.
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EssentialCarry Out Energy Management Of Facilities skill
Contribute to develop effective strategies for energy management and making sure that these are sustainable for buildings. Review buildings and facilities to identify where improvements can be made in energy …
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EssentialCompose Energy Performance Contracts skill
Prepare and review contracts that describe the energy performance while making sure they comply with legal requirements.
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EssentialConduct Energy Audit skill
Analyse and evaluate the energy consumption in a systematic manner in order to improve the energy performance.
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EssentialCreate Manufacturing Guidelines skill
Draft procedures and guidelines to ensure that government and industry regulations are met by manufacturers in both international and domestic markets.
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EssentialDevelop Business Case skill
Gather relevant information in order to come up with a well-written and well-structured document that provides the trajectory of a given project.
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EssentialDevelop Energy Policy skill
Develop and maintain an organisation's strategy regarding its energy performance.
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EssentialDevelop Manufacturing Policies skill
Develop policies and procedures applied in manufacturing with the aim of improving competitiveness and capabilities of the industry.
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EssentialDevelop Staff skill
Lead employees to meet the organisations expectations for productivity, quality and goal accomplishment. Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition and reward in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager as …
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EssentialPromote Innovative Infrastructure Design skill
Throughout the coordination of an engineering project, promote the development of infrastructure that is innovative and sustainable, in line with the latest developments in the field.
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EssentialPromote Sustainable Management skill
Contribute to planning and policy development for sustainable management, including input in environmental impact assessments.
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Optional Skills (5 of 22 displayed)
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OptionalContract Law knowledge
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
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OptionalIndustrial Heating Systems knowledge
Heating systems fuelled by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power, and other reneable energy sources and their energy saving principles, applicable specifically to industrial buildings and facilities.
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OptionalRenewable Energy Technologies knowledge
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to …
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OptionalEnergy Market knowledge
The trends and major driving factors in the energy trading market, energy trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the energy sector.
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OptionalGas Consumption knowledge
The factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of gas consumption in a residence or facility, and methods which can reduce the consumption of gas, or make it …
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OptionalGas Market knowledge
The trends and major driving factors in the gas trading market, gas trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the gas sector.
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OptionalZero-Energy Building Design knowledge
The design and building principle whereby the net amount of energy used by the building equals the amount of renewable energy created by the building itself. The concept refers to …
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OptionalAnalyse Energy Market Trends skill
Analyse data influencing the movement of the energy market, and liaise with the important stakeholders in the energy field in order to make accurate predictions and perform the most beneficial …
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OptionalEnsure Equipment Availability skill
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
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OptionalEnsure Equipment Maintenance skill
Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage …
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OptionalInspect Industrial Equipment skill
Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
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OptionalMonitor Utility Equipment skill
Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.
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OptionalNegotiate Improvement With Suppliers skill
Build a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.
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OptionalNegotiate Terms With Suppliers skill
Identify and work with suppliers to ensure quality of supply and best price has been negotiated.
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OptionalPlan Health And Safety Procedures skill
Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the workplace.
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OptionalWrite Research Proposals skill
Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant …
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OptionalWrite Scientific Papers skill
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
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OptionalAdvise On Potential Safety Hazards Concerning Heating Systems skill
Provide information and advice to clients on the type of potential dangers they face, such as suffocation, CO-poisoning or fire, in cases where the fireplaces or chimneys are not swept …
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OptionalCalculate Utility Payments skill
Calculate the payments owed by organisations or individuals to corporations providing utility services, based on the readings of their utility meters.
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OptionalCollaborate On International Energy Projects skill
Provide expertise with regard to energy saving and energy efficiency for the realisation of international projects, including projects in the field of development cooperation.
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OptionalDevelop Energy Saving Concepts skill
Use current research results and collaborate with experts to optimise or develop concepts, equipment, and production processes which require a lesser amount of energy such as new insulation practices and …
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OptionalIdentify Faults In Utility Meters skill
Monitor the measuring instruments which calculate the consumption of utilities such as water, gas, electricity, and heat, in order to assess whether the readings are accurate, and to identify damage …
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