Junior Energy Engineer at Growthpoint Properties

Key Performance Areas:

Energy

• Support the Head of Energy and Head of Efficiency Projects in identifying and implementing energy and efficiency strategies to achieve division targets and goals.
• Assist in identifying green strategies across the Sustainability Business Unit (SBU).
• Conduct energy audits and analyze data to identify opportunities for efficiency (as part of the Efficiency Projects Business Unit) and renewable energy (as part of the Energy Business Unit) projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders develop, implement and improve sustainable energy initiatives.
• Support with the compilation of submission packs for efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
• Manage service providers and contractors to ensure successful project delivery and operations.

Improve and Maintain Operational Excellence:

• Monitor and report, to various stakeholders, on performance of implemented initiatives (efficiency and renewable energy) by developing and maintaining existing and new systems and platforms.
• Ensure accuracy and credibility of performance reports by integrating between service providers (utility management companies, GCX, Soltrak, MyBuildings and O&M Service Providers).
• Support in the execution and management of O&M Service Level Agreements for each operational energy project.
• Ensure a complete set of as-built project documents for all projects.
• Assist in registration of clean energy projects to secure green attributes.
• Collaborate with procurement on strategic sourcing and service provider management.
• Participate in cross-functional assignments and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and service providers to support sustainability strategies.
• Assisting the ESG/reporting team and project managers with accurate reporting.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or SSEG projects is compulsory.
• Experience with energy auditing and performance analysis tools is beneficial.

Education

• B-Tech or B-Eng (i.e. Electrical or Mechanical degree) is compulsory
• ECSA registration (Candidate or Professional Engineer/Technologist) preferred
• IEPA training – Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is beneficial
• Qualification in Financial Modelling is beneficial
• Project Management qualification is beneficial