Energy Specialist

Position Overview

The Cenergistic Energy Specialist serves as the “face” of Cenergistic’s energy conservation program and works to establish accountability for energy consumption. This role is responsible for developing and driving the organization’s energy conservation program by identifying savings opportunities and collaborating with personnel to execute implementation strategies. The Specialist will utilize technology and software to manage and analyze utility bill data and energy consumption information across the organization’s facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Key Responsibilities

• Identify energy consumption patterns, analyze data, and make recommendations to Client leadership regarding energy conservation measures.
• Utilize state-of-the-art technology related to energy consumption, utility usage, and EMS data.
• Perform on-site audits to evaluate energy usage.
• Manage and maintain all utility consumption data and ensure accurate savings measurements.
• Meet with the Client’s Program Liaison at least monthly to report on the status of the energy program.
• Coordinate with internal and external Public Relations groups to leverage media and communication opportunities that promote program successes.
• Report quarterly to the Board or Governing body on the status and success of the energy program.
• Cultivate and maintain open communications with Client leadership, facilities, maintenance, and custodial staff.
• Report any observed safety hazards to the Program Liaison.
• Coordinate with the maintenance director regarding repairs of energy management systems (EMS).
• Communicate promptly with Client staff to address any comfort issues.
• Complete timely reports comparing performance to the implementation plan.
• Represent Cenergistic in the highest professional manner to the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 2-3 years of work experience, OR a high school diploma/high school equivalency with six (6) years of work experience.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in policy implementation.
• Experience promoting client involvement and engagement to implement change.
• Capability to conduct presentations in both large and small groups.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
• Above average proficiency with technology and personal computer operations, including Microsoft Office (with strong emphasis on Excel), smartphone applications, and handheld tablets.
• Commitment to irregular hours, including nights, weekends, early mornings, holidays, and summer work.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to client locations.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles. The noise level is generally quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, and reach with hands and arms. There may be periods requiring sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking or hearing. The role occasionally involves lifting or moving objects up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.