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Position:
Project Engineer /
Consultant Engineer
16th
April 2012
Role:
Excellent career opportunity for an engineer to join a
small, growing business in the energy sector. The position would suit an
individual who is motivated, flexible, and has an engineering bias. The
employee will be based in Bray, but will travel to client sites regularly
and may be spend for a portion of their time each week at a client site.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, this newly created role
will have responsibility for:
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Designing, planning and supervising the implementation of
energy efficiency
retrofit projects
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Undertaking
energy and condition surveys of clients’ energy usage and the preparation
of detailed reports of how energy savings can be achieved.
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Managing
relationships with key clients, mentoring them on reducing energy use.
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Energy and
maintenance management at client site.
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Assisting in the
ongoing technical development of the organisation
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Activities
Energy Retrofit Project Design and Project Management
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Identify and
provide cost-benefit analysis of energy retrofit projects, such as HVAC
upgrade projects.
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Review existing
installation and prepare detailed design of new installation, description
of system control, PSDS.
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Prepare tender
documentation and manage in accordance with public procurement
requirements.
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Complete grant
application forms where appropriate.
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Installation
supervision and contractor oversight, chair meetings
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Supervision of
project commissioning, system testing, resolution of snags, completion of
documentation.
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Measurement and
verification of energy savings.
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Energy Management
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Energy analysis
and BMS evaluation to identify potential energy savings.
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Brief and
supervise local contractors to resolve issues and reduce energy use.
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Deliver
presentations on energy use and energy survey findings.
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Preparation of
regular reports on energy use in buildings being monitored.
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Assist clients
in keeping track of the implementation of energy saving measures.
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Direct
implementation of some energy efficiency measures.
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Plan projects,
brief contractors on the implementation of measures and validate work.
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Maintenance
management to ensure compliance with best practices, statutory
requirements, investigate and resolve issues, and minimise energy use.
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Energy Surveys
On a day to day
level the engineer will undertake energy surveys involving a range of
activities
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Undertake a
desk-based analysis of clients’ energy use.
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Tour site to
identify main energy users and factors driving energy use.
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Assess building
services plant – HVAC, chillers, boilers, air compressors – and
associated controls (BEMS).
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Use
instrumentation – ammeter, power recorder, flue gas analyser, air flow
meter, etc. - to quantify energy use and efficiency.
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Prepare a
spreadsheet model of energy uses.
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Identify energy
saving opportunities, quantify the likely savings and associated
cost-benefit.
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Background
Applicants must hold an honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in
mechanical or building services engineering. The ideal candidate will be a
Chartered Engineer with 8-10 years engineering experience, including 5+
years in building services design and project management. A strong
theoretical foundation with an excellent understanding of mechanical
building services plant and control is essential; electrical and CAD
experience would be advantageous. Experience in undertaking energy surveys
would be an advantage, but is not essential, as on the job training will be
provided. Maintenance or facilities management experience would also be an
advantage. The candidate must have a high standard of written and verbal
communication skills. In order to travel to clients’ sites, the candidate
must have their own means of transport.
Remuneration
Remuneration package will be competitive, including a performance related bonus.
The final package will reflect the candidate’s experiences and skill set.
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