Energy Manager

Energy Manager

The Energy Manager is responsible for utilities usage and cost-savings programs. This position oversees energy procurement, utilities consultant management, utility cost reduction, and energy management systems. The Energy Manager manages the new store utility account application process. This position is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, piloting, and implementing gas, water, and electric and waste improvement technology. The Energy Manager provides input to design and construction to optimize the design and maintenance of stores from an engineering standpoint to enhance store functionality and energy use. This position may also be required to support the engineering function focused on improving the design and maintenance of Panda stores and equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees energy procurement and conservation, utility cost reduction, and energy management systems. Seeks ways to reduce energy, water, sewage and trash costs at Panda stores.
• Procures natural gas and electricity through supply agreements. Negotiates contracts to attain energy at the best possible rates. Manages all cost reduction possibilities related to utilities. Evaluates regulated utility rate class to ensure stores operate within the lowest cost rate structure the utility offers.
• Researches and evaluates potential energy and water saving technologies, coordinating with other RD functions as appropriate. Proposes, plans, and implements energy saving programs as well as utility rebate opportunities.
• Works closely with Operations and with Facilities Managers on utility and related issues. Supports Facilities Managers and GMs with problem resolution and with roll out of new technologies, systems, and equipment. Monitors for power outages and mitigates impact on business.
• Manages all utility billing in coordination with bill pay vendor and Panda accounting. Supports utility level rebate procurement for equipment and energy reduction programs.
• Oversees the new store account application and implementation process for all development projects. Works to ensure utility installation is aligned with store opening timelines.
• Supports Marketing, Public Relations and CDO on corporate sustainability messages and programs. Provides advice and training to stakeholder departments related to sustainability and energy reduction projects. Ensures State and National ESG standards, data, and reporting requirements are met.

Work Environment:

• Office conditions; travels to stores (local and overnight travel): 30%; must be able to work flexible hours and climb on roof approximately 40 feet high and lift up to 50 lbs.

How We Reward You:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum five years of energy/sustainability experience with increasing management responsibility, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training (including but not limited to store training, Recognizing & Preventing Sexual Harassment training, Conscious inclusion training, and Landmark Forum, etc.).
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: M2 $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here: Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.