Resource Efficiency Manager - Sasebo, Japan
Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Energy Efficiency Professional/Energy Engineer to work on site as a Resource Efficiency Manager (REM). Join our overseas REM team to support energy conservation and resilience improvements for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Far East based at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) on the island of Kyushu in Japan. We are seeking a creative problem solver to deliver energy savings, reduce carbon-based fuel usage, and increase resilience.
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Your Role
You will work on site at the customer’s facilities to provide comprehensive energy management services. You will be based at CFAS in Japan. Travel will be required to support facilities at Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa and Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, south of Tokyo.
You will identify energy conservation opportunities and help facilitate the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that reduce energy consumption and demand, save money, and help the environment. You will augment existing customer capabilities, work with both the customer and Tetra Tech in a team framework, and be an on-site action agent to facilitate energy and cost savings and attain federal and Navy goals.
Primary duties will focus on energy management, including program management services, but work will also include:
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Developing energy efficiency improvements for facilities
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Walking facilities daily to conduct energy audits, identify energy conservation opportunities, and develop projects
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Developing distributed generation opportunities
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Developing renewable energy projects
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Providing energy training
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Performing design reviews
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Analyzing energy and utilities data
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Recommending improvements to energy and utility procurement
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Recommending operations and maintenance improvements
- Writing technically sound audit and other reports
- Supporting implementation of energy projects
- Working both independently and collaboratively with the Navy client and partner REMs
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Other related duties
The REM is required to have 5 plus years of experience in energy management or energy engineering. Strong HVAC background and experience with energy auditing, project development, life-cycle cost analysis, direct digital controls, commissioning, microgrid planning, performance contracting, and building/system optimization is desired. Previous experience working at Federal / Department of Defense facilities, particularly Navy bases, is a plus.
The position requires:
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Knowledge of utility information systems, energy management technologies, and metering
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
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Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills
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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to produce results
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Ability to produce technically correct finished work, including technical reports, white papers, metrics, and briefs
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Proficient computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets, especially MS Excel, and other database applications
BS in engineering is required, but degrees in other energy-related fields and additional military or civilian experience working at ANG or Air Force bases or other Federal installations, or experience in energy-related field may be acceptable in lieu of required degree.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation is preferred or must be able to obtain within 1 year.
U.S. citizenship is required, and you must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Work Environment:
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities, as well as client and project requirements.
The work environment will consist of an office environment, as well as frequent field visits in and around various client facility sites. You must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree, such as walking 3 to 6 miles in a few hours. You must be able to climb ladders, access roofs, and access narrow mechanical rooms.
The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $134,000 depending on education, experience, skills, and location. Tetra Tech offers our 401k retirement plan for this position.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees —27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
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