Southside Electric Cooperative

Energy Auditor & Programs Specialist

Crewe, VA

About This Job

Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) is seeking an Energy Auditor & Programs Specialist to deliver residential and commercial energy audits and implement SEC's energy efficiency, demand-side management, and member-facing programs. Your role is to ensure that our members receive services that improve energy use, lower costs, and reduce grid demand. While this position is technical in nature and requires strong analytical skills, you are an excellent communicator and find purpose in serving others.

We aren't your typical utility provider. Our members aren't just our customers, they are also owners along with us. We have high expectations that they will receive a quality of service that is unmatched by any industry. Maybe that's why so many of our employees stay with us through retirement age.

What will you do if hired?

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Conduct on-site (home and business) and virtual energy audits for residential, agricultural, and small commercial members.

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Analyze energy usage patterns and provide detailed reports with recommendations for efficiency improvements.

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Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, county officials, government and state agencies, businesses and community organizations to support the successful delivery of energy efficiency audits, weatherization initiatives and member-facing programs. Coordinates with partners to ensure program alignment, resource sharing and effective communication throughout the project implementation.

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Implement all phases of energy-related programs and services from planning and budgeting recommendations to promotion, delivery and performance evaluation. Serve as the primary point of contact for member-facing energy programs and services.

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Collaborate with internal teams to design and launch new energy efficiency or demand-side management initiatives.

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Work with marketing and communications staff to promote programs and educate members on energy-saving strategies.

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Represent the cooperative at industry events, community outreach activities, and stakeholder meetings.

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Assist in grant writing or funding proposals to support energy programs.

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Train and support other Cooperative staff in energy-related topics as needed.

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Develop comprehensive post-audit reports to provide members with tailored energy solutions and actionable recommendations.

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Implement the administration and compliance of SEC’s Net Metering Program.

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Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and regulatory developments related to energy efficiency and distributed energy resources to proactively identify and recommend relevant energy solutions to the Director of Member and Energy Services.

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Collaborate with the Member Services team and Director of Member and Energy Services to enhance and expand energy solutions that align with member needs and cooperative goals.

Education and Knowledge

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Qualified candidates have attained their high school diploma or GED.

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Associates Degree or current certifications or training in HVAC systems, pre-engineering, or other energy-related disciplines.

Our Energy Auditor & Programs Specialist must reside within sixty minutes legal drive time of our District Office located in Crewe, VA. Candidates already residing in the required area will receive priority consideration.

At Southside Electric Cooperative, our members are our priority. We are not intimidated by adverse situations, and we know extra hours will be necessary during emergencies. Like you, we are always ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work when the workload demands. While other businesses close their doors during inclement weather, we report to work to serve our members, any time, night, or day.

Benefits

Because SEC employees take great care of our members, we reward them with a very competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

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Employer sponsored Retirement plan after one year one year of service.

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Employer contributions to employee 401(k) accounts after one year of service. (Employees may contribute after completing a full calendar month of service.)

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HDHP Anthem HealthKeepers health insurance with 100% employer paid premium for employees and 95% employer paid premiums for their eligible dependents. (Anthem KeyCare is also available with a small employee premium.)

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Anthem Dental and Vision, with 100% employer paid premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

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HSA with annual employer contribution.

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Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

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Basic Life Insurance and AD&D insurance, each at 3x annual salary for employees with 100% employer paid premium.

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Affordable life insurance for dependents including $20,000 life insurance per child for only $2 per month, regardless of the number of children covered.

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Tuition reimbursement including books and fees.

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Premium LifeLock with Norton

NO RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES!

Documents to establish identity and employment eligibility are required. Offers of employment are conditional upon a negative alcohol and controlled substance test.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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