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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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.
A business practice to conduct long-term sustainable growth by seeking environmental, economic, and social strategies as its three main pillars.
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 efficient use of fossil fuels, and promoting the use of renewable energy.
Sources of energy that do not originate from fossil fuels and have few greenhouse emissions.
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 power, such as the appropriate safety gear, equipment handling procedures, and preventive actions.
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 more efficient.
The practice of reducing energy consumption and using fewer energy services. As a sustainable process, energy conservation is done by replacing used energy with alternative sources, using more efficient energy products, or refraining from particular energy products or services to conserve it.
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.
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
Sustainable technologies which allow to produce more value using limited resources while reducing the impact on the environment, restraining the risks of scarcity.
Technologies with the aim of reducing environmental and ecological risks, achieving at the same time, a positive economic, social, and environmental impact. They are innovative technologies designed to prevent, reduce and recover from the negative impact of humanity in the planet.
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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 incorporate sustainable practices.
Analyse and evaluate the energy consumption in a systematic manner in order to improve the energy performance.
Define the energy profile of buildings. This includes identifying the energy demand and supply of the building, and its storage capacity.
Define and describe the criteria by which data quality is measured for manufacturing purposes, such as international standards and manufacturing regulations.
Develop and maintain an organisation's strategy regarding its energy performance.
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.
Prepare and review contracts that describe the energy performance while making sure they comply with legal requirements.
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.
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 as solar power equipment.
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
Provide information and advice to clients on how to preserve an energy efficient heating system in their home or office and possible alternatives.
Contribute to planning and policy development for sustainable management, including input in environmental impact assessments.
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 superfluous consumption.
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 efficiency.
Draft procedures and guidelines to ensure that government and industry regulations are met by manufacturers in both international and domestic markets.
Gather relevant information in order to come up with a well-written and well-structured document that provides the trajectory of a given project.
Develop policies and procedures applied in a manufactury such as employment policies or safety procedures.
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 required
Establish daily priorities for staff personnel; effectively deal with multi-task workload.
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines. Adapt the production processes to the contingencies and constraints of the medium.
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 the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
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 synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
Promote sustainability and raise awareness about the environmental impact of human and industrial activity based on the carbon footprints of business processes and other practices.
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.
Direct daily operations of different units. Coordinate program/project activities to assure the respect of costs and time.
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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 more efficient.
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.
The guidelines on how to design and construct sustainable buildings. They follow the criterion of mitigating the environmental impact of buildings while promoting green practices among the occupants.
Smart grids are a digital electricity network. The system involves the electronic digital control of production, distribution and use of electricity, information management of the components and energy saving.
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 self-sustaining constructions.
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
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.
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.
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 an increasing degree, such as wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, photovoltaics, and concentrated solar power.
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Calculate the payments owed by organisations or individuals to corporations providing utility services, based on the readings of their utility meters.
Provide expertise with regard to energy saving and energy efficiency for the realisation of international projects, including projects in the field of development cooperation.
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. Compare costs, technologies and available sources to produce, transport and store hydrogen. Take into account the environmental impact to support the process of decision making.
Monitor utility measuring instruments, in order to assess whether the readings are accurate, and to identify damage and need for repairs and maintenance.
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.
Build a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a smart grid within the project. Realise a standardised study to determine the energy saving contribution, costs and restrictions, and conduct research to support the process of decision making. Consider challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of wireless technologies for smart grids.
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 for a long period of time.
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 actions.
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 materials.
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
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 or flaws.
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.
Identify and work with suppliers to ensure quality of supply and best price has been negotiated.
Set up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the establishment or workplace.
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 subject and field of study.
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.