From facilities manager to energy manager
13 of the 40 essential skills of a energy manager are already essential for a facilities manager — about 33% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from facilities manager in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 13
- skills carry over
- 27
- would be new
- 33%
- of the target job covered
- 40
- essential skills of a energy manager
What a energy manager does
Energy managers coordinate the energy use in an organisation, and aim to implement policies for increased sustainability, and minimisation of cost and environmental impact. They monitor the energy demands and use, and develop improvement strategies, as well as researching the most beneficial source of energy for the organisation's needs.
What carries over
13 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- carry out energy management of facilities
- corporate social responsibility
- electrical power safety regulations
- energy conservation
- establish daily priorities
- follow company standards
- liaise with managers
- manage budgets
- manage logistics
- manage staff
- manage supplies
- strive for company growth
- supervise daily information operations
What would be new
27 skillsEssential for a energy manager and not for a facilities manager. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adhere to organisational guidelines
- advise on heating systems energy efficiency
- advise on sustainable management policies
- advise on utility consumption
- alternative energy
- analyse energy consumption
- conduct energy audit
- corporate sustainability
- create manufacturing guidelines
- define energy profiles
- define manufacturing quality criteria
- develop business case
- develop energy policy
- develop manufacturing policies
- develop staff
- electricity consumption
- energy efficiency
- energy performance of buildings
- identify energy needs
- manufacturing processes
- meet deadlines
- prepare energy performance contracts
- promote environmental awareness
- promote innovative infrastructure design
- promote sustainable energy
- resource-efficient technologies
- sustainable technologies
Other moves from facilities manager
2 roles- programme manager13 skills in common
- operations manager13 skills in common
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How far are you from being a energy manager?
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