What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Optimization Manager position at Safelite?
What You Will Do
Energy Procurement & Vendor Management (25%)
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.
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Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching "Find Open Jobs".
Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers
Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Energy Procurement & Vendor Management (25%)
- Partner with our outsourced energy provider to ensure cost effective, reliable, and efficient water, power, and natural gas services are supplied
- Manage energy procurement in deregulated energy markets, evaluating price points and leveraging market knowledge to obtain best possible rates
- Monitor material changes affecting energy services, contracts, or billing
- Support documentation, tracking, and understanding of energy contract terms, including start/end dates and pricing structures
- Maintain visibility into active and expired energy contracts and escalate risks as needed
- Develop and own Safelite’s enterprise energy strategy, including utility reduction targets, capital investment roadmaps, and efficiency program prioritization
- Lead multi-year planning for energy optimization initiatives
- Partner with Real Estate, Construction, and Facilities teams to embed energy efficiency standards into new builds, remodels, and maintenance programs
- Manage utility service setups, transfers, and shut-downs for new, closed, and remodeled facilities, including documentation required by local municipalities
- Support M&A utility transfers, ensuring utilities are successfully transferred into the company’s name
- Manage and track open/close facility alerts, working with outsourced partners and internal stakeholders
- Monitor and resolve issues related to all utilities, including handling required authorizations and documentation
- Oversee energy data management tools, including dashboards, benchmarking, and cost/consumption analysis across all Safelite properties.
- Track energy performance against targets and budget; identify anomalies, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on organizational energy sustainability performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for Real Estate, Finance, and parent company stakeholders
- Manage and optimize national utility accounts, demand response programs, and energy procurement strategies.
- Identify, evaluate, and execute cost-saving opportunities that improve facility performance while supporting operational continuity.
- Lead energy audits and assessments as needed
- 5 years of experience in energy management, facilities operations, sustainability, or utility optimization
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Facilities Management, Business, or related field or relevant experience preferred
- Experience working within a multi-site retail or service organization strongly preferred
- Experience supporting energy or utility operations across multiple locations
- Familiarity with regulated and deregulated energy markets
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
- Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.
- Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
- View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.
Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.
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Internal Associates: Already a member of the Safelite team? Apply through your Workday account by searching "Find Open Jobs".
Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers
Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.
This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.