Field Energy Analyst

PECI (Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.) is a nonprofit corporation with a twenty-year history developing and implementing innovative approaches to energy and resource efficiency. We offer our local and national clients a unique combination of expert research, program design, and on-the-ground delivery.

PECI seeks a Field Energy Analyst - a field technician position to work with HVAC maintenance contractors to promote tuning commercial HVAC systems for optimal energy efficiency.

Objective:  

Quality control and random audit of program measures performed by HVAC technicians. Spot patterns of deficient performance among technicians on a timely basis, promptly contact the involved technicians and reinforce the proper application of measure protocols by the technicians.  

Assist the program manager and program coordinator in developing and implementing tactics to direct the program activities of HVAC contractors in a manner that maximizes energy savings relative to the potential for savings of the program service area. 

This position will manage a large contact base and have primary responsibility for enrolling contractors and training their technicians on-site to perform maintenance best practices that produce energy savings. Must be able to work independently, to prioritize multiple demands and proactively develop client relationships. Commercial HVAC and controls experience preferred. The Field Energy Analyst will work from a home office in the San Francisco Bay area, and coordinate with remote team members. This position involves some travel and support of similar programs in other locations.

The Field Energy Analyst plays a critical role in fulfilling contract deliverables and approving contractor incentive payments under the AirCare plus program. This position is responsible for implementing the AirCare plus program in the field. The Field Energy Analyst will identify, establish and maintain partnerships with targeted contactors. This field technician position plays a key role in achieving program goals that result in energy savings by training HVAC maintenance technicians in commercial HVAC system performance improvement techniques. 

The Field Energy Analyst must be able to both manage technical detail and ensure its consistency with programmatic goals through excellent communication skills. This person must coordinate with engineers and energy experts on technical issues. Strong time management, training and interpersonal skills plus attention to goal attainment are necessary. Some evening and weekend work is required as needed. 

Specific activities may include: 

-Managing and expanding customer and vendor relationships.
-Establishing relationships with contractors and their dispatchers to accomplish retrofits.
-Ensuring that technicians are capable of implementing energy savings measures, and that they are supportive of the program's objectives.
-Develop creative ways to achieve program objectives and scope relevant tasks.
-Development of promotional and program delivery concepts.
-Set up and conduct tests of roof top units and components under operational conditions 

Tasks may include: 

Identify, recruit, enroll, and manage program performance of HVAC contractors. This includes direct support of the HVAC technicians employed by these contractors through: 

-Training in the use of automated tools; training in the application of program protocols.
-Ensure contractors and technicians receive the proper tools and training in a manner that supports program goals fulfillment.
-On-site technical training of HVAC technicians will include the use of diagnostic tools and portable data collection devices in a structured set of procedures that improve energy efficiency when correctly applied.
-Remote (telephone and email) support of contractors and technicians. Responding via telephone to calls for troubleshooting program-related HVAC performance tuning procedures from technicians at job site.
-On the job follow-ups with HVAC technicians. 

Generally meet with contractors and technicians throughout the program's service area to provide follow-up support that includes: 

Technician training and routine technical assistance, Program administration support to the contractors and their technicians. 

-High energy and persuasive nature.
-Consultative approach: proven ability to understand and meet customer needs.
-Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
-Windows-based and Microsoft Office software experience.
-Strong team player, while also self-motivated.
-Good analytical skills; creative problem-solving and issue resolution skills
-Strong phone presence.
-Excellent organization and time management; able to work independently.
-Coordination; that is, adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
-Strong verbal and written communication; ability to present to a variety of audiences.
-Active listening; give full attention to what others say, take time to understand the points made, and ask questions as appropriate, while not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

If you are interested in this position, please email or mail a letter, resume, a writing sample and references.

1400 SW 5th Ave #700,
Portland OR 97201