Senior Consultant - Energy Efficiency (EU)

About Trindent

Trindent Consulting is a global management consulting firm that solves complex business problems and achieves operational efficiency for the Energy, Healthcare, and Financial Services industries. The firm's unique approach yields between 500 - 1500% ROI within the first year. Established in 2008, Trindent Consulting has quickly garnered a reputation as a firm that will Make It Happen.

Role Overview

Under the leadership of an Engagement Manager and/or an Associate Principal, Trindent Senior Consultants apply their expertise to review client processes and identify improvement avenues that will enhance client productivity. Senior Consultants are accountable for producing key project deliverables such as process analysis/observations, data scrubbing, MOS critiques, dashboard developments, behavioural assessments, area profiles, audits, amongst others. By utilizing Trindent's proven methodology and tools, Senior Consultants deliver sustainable results and build lasting client relationships.

Senior Consultants spend most of their time working on client sites with anyone from frontline employees to C-Suite Executives, interacting and influencing key stakeholders. At Trindent Consulting, we believe that small teams and client exposure create a collaborative environment filled with learning opportunities.

Travel and Visa Requirements

As travel to client sites is a requirement of this role, Consultants must have a flexible attitude to travel, be eligible to work in the EU and willing to commit to 100% travel in Italy, other European countries and further internationally as required. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis, process observations and client interviews with the goal of identifying process barriers and opportunities.
• Perform research, analysis and formulate hypothesis on product, service, and process workflows.
• Maximise employee skill sets and drive employee accountability throughout key business processes.
• Critically assess client management systems, forecasting, scheduling, process control, tools, data, inputs, information quality, and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct observations, identify areas for improvement, and design tools to enhance managers' ability to drive overall profitability of the area.
• Perform complex financial modelling to express the impact of operational changes in real dollars.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plans, assign responsibilities and work-stream scope, actively review status reports, and modify schedules or plans as necessary.
• Adhere to standards to ensure sustainable and predictable results for the client.
• Establish and maintain effective client engagement with client project team.
• Coach and mentor client management to adopt changes and actively manage areas.
• Participate in delivery of training programs and act as a mentor for Consultant-level staff.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• This position is specifically looking for candidates with a background in either Refinery Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation, or Process Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in the Oil & Gas industry with at least 2 years of experience in managing or improving plant energy efficiency.
• Experience reporting and optimising the energy consumption at the refinery (i.e., Energy Intensity Index).
• Experience maintaining energy management system and EII prediction tools.
• Experience conducting pinch analysis.
• Experience improving efficiency of fired heater and boilers.
• Experience managing refinery steam production and balance.
• Working knowledge in tools such as Aveva PROII, Aspen HYSYS, SagePlus, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in data mining and data analysis skills in Excel.
• Proficiency in and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations, remain flexible, and to successfully adapt to a variety of working environments.
• Superior numeracy, problem solving, and relationship building skills.
• Clear understanding and following of business ethics and professionalism.
• Working experience in an implementation-based management consulting firm is considered an asset.
• Skillset using HTRI software is considered an asset.
• Technical skills in monitoring and troubleshooting of various heat exchangers is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of processes improvement methodologies with a focus on operational KPIs, active management, and continuous process improvement is considered an asset.
• Experience with the following process: Process Analysis/Observations, Data Scrubbing, MOS Critiques, Dashboard Developments, Behavioural Assessments, Area Profiles, Audits, KPI Grids, RACI Charts is considered an asset.
• Availability/flexibility for frequent travel.
• Located near a major airport.

Trindent Consulting is committed to providing an accessible, respectful and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We will provide reasonable accommodation if required. If you require any specific accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during the application process, please contact us.