The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate a team of lower graded personnel and technical staff, drawn from a variety of disciplines in the planning and programming efforts of the Portfolio Optimization Element. You will serve as the Energy and Utilities Manager for the installation, utilizing knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical engineering and utility systems, energy consumption, and energy conservation principles and practices. Using best practices and Asset Management principles, you will effect a reduction in energy usage in installation facilities through energy audits and the development of energy-reducing solutions. You will use your professional knowledge to work on large and complex design and construction projects and manage utility contracts, agreements, metering, and utility budget development. In addition, you will provide professional advice on sustainable design and energy efficiency practices and manage the Energy Management Steering Group (EMSG) in accordance with Air Force and DoD policies.
You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and may also be required to travel to the US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. This position may also be coded as mission essential. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Your hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week on a fixed schedule (Monday-Friday 0830-1700) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies. The work requires you to drive a motor vehicle. A valid Category B driver's license is required. Inspections may be conducted in "hard-hat" areas and may require walking, bending, climbing, and stooping. Some worksites may involve exposure to environmental hazards and require normal safety precautions. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. You may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
You must possess a degree in a subject matter related field appropriate to the position (Mechanical Engineer/Electrical Engineer) OR a combination of college-level education (HNC/HND/BTEC, City and Guilds, NVQ Level 5 or equivalent) and a minimum of one year's specialized work experience in the required field. A Professional registration or license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desirable. U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional certification is desirable.
1. Knowledge of a broad range of professional engineering concepts, principles, and practices relating to mechanical and/or electrical systems, design, and/or construction in order to adapt precedents or make departures from established approaches to provide for specialized engineering and energy management requirements.
2. Knowledge of facility systems; i.e., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; lighting; plumbing; building envelope; and central utility systems; knowledge of energy management/conservation program development and renewable energy systems.
3. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and management; and environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues.
4. Skill in using information systems to conduct life cycle cost analysis, energy use modeling, and other tools to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
5. Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and maintain good working relations.
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK) is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England, a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs range from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electricians, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors, and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.
The 501st Combat Support Wing tracks its lineage back to the 501st Bombardment Group, which was activated June 1, 1944, at Dalhart Army Airfield, Texas. Almost 2,000 Airmen serving one wing with two groups, 14 squadrons, and 17 wing staff agencies. The 501st serves a community of more than 14,000 personnel spread across ten installations. The 501st CSW remains the only combat support wing in the USAF and carries on its storied heritage of generating combat missions around the globe and projecting diplomacy through its ten geographically separated locations across the United Kingdom, Norway, and Cyprus. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security, and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £41,301.00 per annum
* Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
* Paid Sick Leave
* Pension Scheme
* Free On-Site Parking
* Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
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