Energy and Utilities Director
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Job Location:
Ashburn, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Energy and Utilities Director will lead plan coordinate and manage the procurement of utilities for QTS. This includes leadership responsibility for energy/water/waste contracting risk management predevelopment supplier management sales training and customer communications related to energy contracting processes. Expected travel is 20%-30% to attend conferences internal meetings etc. You will work closely with the development team on infrastructure improvements (substations transmission and distribution feeders etc.) for new sites in the US and Europe. You will use your experience to help QTS meet its commitment to procure 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2025 and you will sit on the Sustainability leadership team to assist with energy related goals and commitments. You will manage green building certifications and interface regularly with utility related dashboards to assist in operational financial planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES other duties may be assigned
Energy Procurement Risk Management
Energy Contract alignment
Interface with energy suppliers
Corporate and site wide renewable energy balance
Executive portfolio review
Energy Efficiency Project coordination
Site utility infrastructure development
Interface with customer base
Provide training to sales executives
Required fundamental knowledge to include:
Legislation Regulation and Energy Outlook for Energy Procurement
The Structure of the Electric Industry
Purchasing Electricity in Deregulated and Regulated markets
Metering Load Profiles & Real Time Pricing
Energy Trading and Risk Management
Fundamentals of Gas and Electric Market
Energy Cost Avoidance Strategies
The basics of medium and high voltage Electrical infrastructure
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in science engineering architecture business law finance or related field or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Ten or more years of related professional experience
Five or more years experience leading company-wide energy contracting initiatives
Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Professional Engineer (PE) OR Registered Architect (RA)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated leadership experience and a proven ability to drive results through others
Strong analytical skills including proficiency in Excel
Strategic thinker with advanced verbal/written communications and presentation skills the ability to articulate and communicate complex energy concepts into simple terms clearly and succinctly as well as the ability to educate persuade and inspire people into action.
Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills process focused and keen ability to forester collaboration influence and build trust in a highly matrixed organization.
Ability to prioritize multitask and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes.
Self-starter with a track record of demonstrated ability and willingness to learn motivation and dedication to excellence.
Entrepreneurial spirit comfort with ambiguity good judgement and diplomacy.
A consummate team player with impeccable ethics and integrity.
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benefits.
This position is Bonus eligible.
This job may be eligible for equity.
We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
About Company
QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space within North America and Europe. Through it's software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver sec ... View more
