APenergy is looking for an experienced Program Specialist to start as soon as possible. The position is an operational staff support role to smooth the delivery of projects as well as aggregating field data into report and account management interactions. As the Program Specialist you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing energy efficiency programs aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainable practices.
A person successful in this role would have experience producing regular reports for industrial clients and understanding the relevance of content to provide a cohesive product. The Program Specialist would feel compelled to contribute to peer support and quality control review. To accomplish these objectives, we are looking to add staff with substantial elements in these areas:
· Manage program data and conducts analysis on assigned projects
· Track program performance and prepare detailed reports on energy savings and project outcomes.
· Work closely with engineers, analysts, and project managers to design and develop technical studies.
· Prepare technical documents and publications and conduct quality review of content
· Provide quality assurance, and continuously informs team lead and project collaborators of analysis requirements, updates, and necessary adjustments
· Engage with clients ranging from industrial manufacturing to utility program administration to gain a deep understanding of their project needs, and how to best provide recommendations.
Company Background
APenergy is a technical consulting firm that helps manufacturing plants save energy and reduce operating costs of their major energy-using systems, such as compressed air, process cooling, controls, motor-pump groups, and other industrial processes. We identify, evaluate, and help implement quick payback solutions, as well as long-term capital projects.
We do not sell equipment, so we can remain independent and brand neutral in our recommendations. This business model requires that we develop expertise across all equipment brands and applications. Many of our customers are multi-plant companies seeking best practices, benchmarking comparisons, operating standards, and integration of newly acquired plants.
For more than 35 years APenergy has been a nation’s leader in troubleshooting and improving compressed air systems. The practical experience we have gained from completing more than 1,500 system assessments and 900 project installations allows us to address most any compressed air system problem, regardless of air system type, size, or industry.
Fast forward to the last four years, more than 80% of our revenues are performance-based and contingent on metered results of our projects. We operate the country’s most successful service that evaluates and implements savings projects to customers through the creative use of utility incentives to pay for our services. The key function we provide is comprehensive project management while increasing project KPIs so our clients feel like we are an extension of their energy management departments.
In addition to the roles required in this position, APenergy is positioned to serve as a suite of solutions for delivering:
· Energy Demand – compressed air systems, process cooling systems, automation controls, VFDs, hydraulics, and lighting
· Energy Supply – solar, combined heat and power (CHP), waste heat recovery, supply reliability, power quality, purchase power agreements (PPAs), and electric and gas supply programs
· Project Implementation – mechanical and electrical contractors, design / build packages, project management, commissioning, training, and ongoing maintenance
· Project Funding – utility incentives, practical leasing packages, tax credits, and opportunity zone-based funding
Key Responsibilities
· Monitor the progress of the programs, identify potential problems and risks and develop solutions to address them.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
· Process utility commission documents for ASHRAE level I & II audits with assistance.
· Effectively apply engineering principles to our program work.
· Solid experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, Zoho CRM) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel).
· Maintain effective communication and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of the programs.
· Present complex technical issues in a written form for a diverse audience in a way that facilitates understanding and consensus.
· Identifying potential new markets and creating a plan to enter those markets using existing relationships and trade allies. While a core component of this position is the managing and oversight of our projects, this person needs to show creativity and excitement to work for an agile energy consulting firm with cross functional teams.
Qualifications
· Bachelor of Science degree in a quantitative business or business administrative related field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired
· Experience with large industrial or utility rebate programs
· Capability to use and/or develop software tools for project management, productivity improvement, and product specification and tracking
· Demonstrates abilities such as organization, attention to detail, accuracy and ability to track progress in multiple projects of moderate size and complexity, associated tasks and compete priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
· Must be able to work independently and use logical decision-making practices while maintaining high level organizational goals
· Have an understanding and willingness to create and maintain business process improvements such as templates to further process improvement and uniform methods
Requirements
· Thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapid shifts and cutting-edge innovations in service offerings and delivery
· Have strong conceptual, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
· Work as a member of a team as well as be a self-motivator with ability to work independently
· Communicate frequently with clients and coworkers and be able to share information effectively
· Have solid foundation of an Office 365 ecosystem (Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.)
There are no major travel requirements associated with the position other than an initial set of visits to key customer sites to gain an understanding of our core business and meet with staff located outside Columbus.
Additional Skills to Consider
· Experience with billing/invoicing and accounting knowledge is a plus
· 4-6 years preferred professional experience
· Project management and coordination experience
Working Conditions
Typical - Work is normally performed in climate-controlled office environment. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of internal job duties. Regular interaction with a smaller group of individuals as most of our staff travels or are remote employees. Weekly schedules are flexible.
First two months – To gain an understanding of our core business, the successful candidate will visit a few key customer sites. We need you to shadow our senior staff to industrial facilities where efficiency measures are in process of being identified, discussed and/or implemented. Job shadowing with senior staff will involve examination of mechanical or electrical systems, plant processes, as well as building and compressed air components. You will be accompanied with a current APenergy employee for all plant visits. Other scheduled travel will be minimal.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Could you provide work samples upon request?
Work Location: In person