Energy Engineer

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

To assume responsibility and ensure effective and efficient operation by:
- Conducting ASHRAE Level-1 ,2 and 3 audits on Facilities and prepare conditional survey and develop energy conservation measures
- Intimacy monitoring utility consumption, trend analysis of Facilities to develop baseline measurements and prepare Investment grade audit reports accordingly.
- Preparing Cost sheets for energy conservation measures
- Preparing SOW for tendering out Retrofit packages
- Preparation of monthly M&V reports for Facilities under contract
- Liaising with client's for progress meetings

What you will do:

Works Management:
- Conduct Site Audits and preparation of Investment Grade Audit reports.
- Preparation of SOWs for tendering retrofit packages and finalization of vendors
- Implementation of Energy conservation measures set out in the investment grade audit.
- Preparation of Monthly M&V reports for Ongoing Projects.

Contract Management:
- Ensure all contracted work is carried out in accordance to the contract.
- Time lines are adhered to and identify any issues which may affect the performance and closure of the works.

Supply Chain Management:
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- Daily management of sub-contractors, consumables. Responsible for implementation and monitoring of sub-contractor performance. Ensure best value management techniques with in contracts.

Service Standards:
- Implements expected service standards towards the service providers and sub contractors.
- Ensure all work is carried out with the correct H&S standards throughout projects.

Reporting:
- Prepare routine and ad hoc reports, with the objective of keeping the management informed about all issues relating to operations

Required Skills to be successful

Job Specific Skills :
- The candidate should have a very good theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the operation of MEP services -HVAC, plumbing and electrical distribution in all kinds of buildings and facilities.
- Conduct energy audits for Facilities and develop energy conservation measures, implement and prepare measurement and verification reports for the same to ensure committed savings are achieved.
- Conducts feasibility study for solar retrofits, prepare feasibility reports and implement the retrofits as applicable.
- Preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors. Liaising with relevant government agencies as required.
- Carry out gap and risk assessment analysis to and put action plans to mitigate.

Requirements

Behavioral Competencies :
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Professional Knowledge
- Training and coaching
- Personal Leadership

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- University Graduate in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
- Desired certifications CEM or CEA

Minimum Experience:
- 2-4 years relevant experience in electrical or Mechanical services within the MEP

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies
Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions.

The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation.

The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.

These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.