Energy Efficiency Officer

• Strengthen and lead the Energy Management Team to achieve energy and emission targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key energy departments within the local authority.
• Collaborate with local authority departments to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Convene energy dedicated meetings and workshops with Significant Energy Users (SEU) owners.
• Generate energy performance reports for SEUs in accordance with ISO 50001 requirements.
• Identify energy-saving projects and incorporate them into the Energy & Emission Investment Strategy 2030.
• Maintain the Monitoring & Reporting (M&R) database for SEAI.
• Support local authority departments in data collection and sorting to meet reporting requirements.
• Conduct annual monitoring & reporting to SEAI and verify data accuracy.
• Mentor local authority departments to ensure compliance with energy/emission statutory obligations.
• Assist in the generation of Display Energy Certificates (DECs) for public buildings.
• Support procurement of services for feasibility studies and energy audits.
• Implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures:
• Investigate and identify solutions to data gaps for evidence-based analyses.
• Assist in implementing energy audits and project design and specification.
• Identify and develop funding applications for energy planning research and projects.
• Assist the Climate Action Office in meeting Covenant of Mayors commitments.
• Lead in the development and implementation of local initiatives.
• Support the development of Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Build relationships with Southeast Energy Agency representatives.
• Work collaboratively as an active member of the Southeast Energy Agency.
• Lead the development and implementation of Energy and Emission Investment Strategies.
• Undertake any other duties as required to support the local authority’s energy efficiency agenda.

• Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of energy management systems, ISO 50001, and energy efficiency principles.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting teams to achieve objectives.
• Knowledge of statutory obligations related to energy and emissions is advantageous.
• Familiarity with EU and national funding opportunities for energy projects is desirable.

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