Technical Specialist - Energy Optimization, Volvo Group Real Estate

Do you want to be part of a highly engaged group of experts within the property & facility management area? Does focusing on creating value by working pro-actively to enable efficiency and business advantages for our colleagues in Truck Divisions and Business Areas sound appealing? Would you enjoy being responsible for the development of our way of working within the area of Energy Optimization and technical infrastructure solutions for Real Estate in the Volvo Group? If you answered yes to these questions, then we have a great opportunity for you!
To be able to fulfill our target image, it is important for us to focus on Building Technologies (HVAC, Electrical, BMS systems), Energy management and projects related to electromobility – and your contribution will be crucial!


This is us, your new colleagues


The Center of Expertise function (CoE) consists of a highly engaged group of experts in real estate-related areas such as technical installations, fire security, facility management, sustainability, construction projects, workplace experience, and more. The VGRE CoE team has a global responsibility, identifying and realizing synergies for the Volvo Group's properties. We work in close partnership with property and facility managers all over the world, as well as with other stakeholders in Volvo Group. With an open mind for innovation, we keep up with the latest technology developments in Volvo and in our field.


Job description


We are now looking for a Technical Specialist in Energy Optimization, HVAC systems and building installations. You will be part of an ambitious group of people who are curious, committed, and customer-focused who believe that the key to success is working together towards clear targets, exchanging ideas, trusting each other, and having fun. You will work in and contribute to an area that is growing and continue to increase its importance.


In this position, you will report to the VP Center of Expertise and be an active part of the CoE team.


Your main focus:


Your main focus areas will include driving the development and knowledge sharing of the preserv property assets process and to support the preparedness for needs related to electromobility at our sites. You will also support on property investment and long term maintenance projects within this area of expertise, such as guiding projects from early stages through the full design process, securing the correct level of set targets based on our Building Standards and relevant legislation. Driving internal collaboration and transfer of knowledge on a global level will be an essential part of your job.


Key responsibilities:
Responsible to drive the development and improvements of the Volvo Building Standard (Technical Specifications) within Group Real Estate
Responsible to review technical documentation and propose solutions in investment projects to secure set targets for the wanted solution within the area of Site Infrastructure, HVAC systems, BMS systems and Energy Management
Support divisional construction projects to secure the correct level of set targets
Responsible as Global Process Manager for the Preserv Property Assets (PPA) process – Develop, improve the guidelines, instruction, service solutions and tools (methods and digital systems) within the process, which includes Building assessments, Long Term Maintenance planning etc.
Responsible to drive global forums for transfer of knowledge, training, best practice sharing and feedback. Secure alignment overall within Volvo Group Real Estate within the HVAC systems, BMS systems and Energy Management area
Collect feedback from the GRE divisions on deployment and quality of Real Estate services to continuously update and improve our delivery – through the global forums
Develop relevant Performance Indicators within the area of responsibility
Support on legislation & regulations within the area of HVAC and Energy Management
Communicate updates on standards, concepts, processes and tools within Volvo
Participate in cross-functional forums, and relevant external networks for news, trends, benchmarking & best practices

Who are you?


To add value in this position you need the ability to demonstrate a clear vision. You have a global mindset and broad experience within industrial Real Estate, and high competence in Energy Management, HVAC systems and building installations. You have knowledge of supplier market mechanisms, environmental aspects, and relevant regulations within this area of expertise.
Since we work in a global environment it is important to be comfortable in communicating in English both in written and orally. You are used to leading people within global forums and enjoy building business relationships. You are well structured and have an analytical approach and a strategic perspective in your daily work. We are having fun at work, and since you are a good team player you bring value also to this perspective.


Knowledge/experience:
Master of Science Degree within the area of Civil engineering or similar
7 years of experience from working with civil engineering such as design, installation and commissioning HVAC network, energy management or maintenance and operation of industrial sites
Experience from property assessments and inspections for the planning of long-term maintenance and new investments
Analytical skills to assess and evaluate various technical solutions
Knowledge of relevant steering documents within the area of expertise
Knowledge of impact on environmental aspects within area of expertise
Experience from working in a multi-cultural environment

Are we a perfect match?


Do you recognize yourself in what is described above? Then we are hoping to hear from you! You may be a perfect match that we want in our team of skilled colleagues to work with some truly exciting challenges and opportunities. You will work in a global environment where there are a lot of development opportunities, both professionally and personally. At Volvo Group we want you to thrive and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you and you will get great opportunities to learn and develop with us.