Renewable Energy Program Manager Jobs in Kentucky

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Oversee, execute and manage our Energy and Sustainability Programs through direct, diverse, energy-focused continuous improvement and capital endeavors while tracking and communicating savings at Bowling Green Metalforming. Responsible for supervising project expenses and ensuring timely delivery of project objectives. This role demands a proactive mindset and a proven dedication to ongoing enhancements.

What we are looking for:

Energy Management/Sustainability

• Determination of savings opportunities
• Carrying out profitability calculations for energy-saving projects
• Continuous improvement of energy efficiency and reduction of energy demand through technical or organizational measures (process, plant, system optimization)
• Use of renewable energy sources if possible
• Determination and utilization of all possible fundings and reduction potentials
• Initiate awareness-raising activities (training, demonstrations) for the staff
• Take responsibility for Energy Compliance at the division (current legislation in energy law)
• Take responsibility of education regarding energy management
• Create and oversee the implementation of short and long-term projects and strategies that increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize unnecessary consumption.
• Manage various energy related continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Submit formal documentation and status updates for all current projects, regular utility consumption data reports and documentation of results for completed projects.
• Present energy-related recommendations to management teams.
• Maintain all required documentation relating to projects.

Energy Monitoring and Cost Planning

• Determination and recording of operational energy consumption and energy costs (natural gas, electricity, heat, compressed air, water, welding gas, e.g.)
• Preparation of consumption data for controlling for budget compilation (cost planning)
• Ongoing plausibility check of consumption data via monitoring system (including non-production time)
• Detection of optimization potentials through the energy monitoring system
• Perform energy and media cost planning
• Implement energy-related cost-saving measures with support of developers.
• Work with BGM Maintenance, Facility and Environmental teams to develop and implement these measures.
• Prepare RFQ for all new projects.
• Support budget creation, manage energy budget spending, project energy savings, and identify the goals for each project.

Mafact Energy Reduction

• Conduct Monthly Energy Team Meeting
• Monthly HSELinx Metrix entries of energy data and Sustainability projects (former energy projects)
• Monthly update of HSELinx Global Energy Project Tracker
• Monthly update Mafact Energy Board
• Organization of Energy Walks / Treasure Hunts
• Take responsibility to reach Mafact 6.10 target score
• Prepare analytical reports and read outs summarizing energy usage and savings through Magna's Energy Portals
• Support Lean Manufacturing requirements and audits as defined by Management team.

Benchmarking

• Benchmark of new / existing energy efficiency measures at other Magna plants or suppliers respectively
• Examination of innovative technologies / processes, the use of which sustainably promotes the areas of the division in terms of energy demand
• Stay in contact with other Energy Champions of Magna as well as with your Regional Global Energy Lead

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Energy/Sustainability Management and or a minimum of 3 years of related experience required in energy project management, or industrial facilities management required.
• Experience analyzing energy operational data such as electricity, gas, water and able to draw conclusions leading to improvement opportunities is required.
• Proven ability to complete a wide array of energy projects.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and plant automation is preferred.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Experience with process improvement and process equipment such as Compressors, Chillers, MUAs, Flow meters and Commercial & Industrial Building HVAC systems is preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems preferred.
• Capable of interpreting all types of schematics and drawings.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Appropriate presentation skills for customer interface
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Educating the team on energy reduction and sustainability.
• Ensuring energy reduction/sustainability topics are visible on the floor and in common areas.
• Report out, in plantwide meetings, energy and sustainability topics.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Site Benefits:

-Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
-Dental Insurance
-Vision Insurance
-401(k) with match
-Employee Profit Sharing Plan
-Employee Assistance Program
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Tuition Reimbursement
-Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
-Onsite cafeteria and fully stocked breakrooms
-Annual summer cookout
-Annual Christmas Party
-Onsite Nurses

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.