Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (permanent) position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Au Mahi | What You Will Do
As the University of Canterbury (UC) Energy and Carbon Manager, you are the lead professional within Facilities Management (FM) for the management of energy and carbon. You will be responsible for developing existing and introducing new policies and systems to further improve the energy and environmental performance of UC.
Instrumental in delivering improvements to performance, particularly expenditure on energy and water, you will work progressively to reduce emissions in line with agreed targets and communicate emerging legislation requirements. You will seek out and investigate opportunities for UC to embrace aspects of sustainable development including energy efficiency and improvement in utilities performance.
You will demonstrate at least five years' experience in a similar role within a large site/organisation as well as:
Previous experience in the implementation of energy or water management initiatives
Analytical ability to manage large volumes of data through MS Excel
Proficiency in the use of MS Office projects
Enthusiasm and commitment to the cause of energy/water consumption reduction and the principles of sustainability
Experience in the establishment of an Energy management communications plan
The use of SCADA systems and their associated data management requirements
Technical competence in monitoring technologies
Completion of Energy or Water Audit processes
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
You will hold:
Chartered Electrical Engineer (CPEng)
Tertiary Qualification - National Diploma (NZQA Level 5) or;
NZCE level in Building related discipline e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, HEVAC, Building Construction, Energy Management, Controls.
Specific training in Energy management at Diploma, graduate or postgraduate level is preferred
UC comprises approximately 150 buildings across 87 hectares, covering a gross floor area of 223,000m². The University of Canterbury (UC) is situated on a beautiful campus located in Ilam, Christchurch. Through the delivery of the UC Campus Master Plan, we are committed to achieving and maintaining a community that encompasses sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration resulting in a safe, secure, and inspirational environment.
Nga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour, providing a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community, and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender, or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good, and determined to make a difference in the world.
The closing date for this position is: 14 November 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries regarding the application process. Please forward these to ******.
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
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