Energy Advisor

South Central Power; Lancaster (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

South Central Power Company in Lancaster, OH, seeks an Energy Advisor to provide expert guidance to residential and small business members on energy consumption, efficiency and programs. The role involves on-site analysis, customer service, and education about cooperative operations.

Hybrid work is available after a probationary period. Ideal candidates will bring strong communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills to support load management, smart technologies, and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in energy/utility sectors (customer service, consultation, marketing, operations).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent energy experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, consultation and solutions to residential and small business members regarding energy consumption and efficiency.
• Explain energy programs, load management, solar options, smart technologies.
• Perform education on cooperative operations including distribution, transmission and generation.

Skills

Customer service

Consultation

Marketing

Operations

Teamwork

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Energy Advisor

Full-time Regular Lancaster, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1223

South Central Power Company, Ohio’s largest electric cooperative serving 24 counties, is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Energy Advisorat our Lancaster, Ohio office.

Responsibilities include providing advice, consultation and solutions to residential and small business members regarding:

• energy consumption using advanced metering, AI systems, on-site end use investigation at the member’s location, and live meter test
• energy efficiency and savings options including customized and AI generated recommendations
• energy programs such as load management, individual and community solar, smart technologies
• power quality investigations from simple blink explanations to coordinating multi-department, remote monitoring investigation
• education of overall cooperative operations including the role of distribution, transmission, and generation
• safety demonstrations to students, community organizations, and public servants
• current topics such as impact of data centers, new energy technologies, EVs, electrification

The selected candidate will receive incremental training to achieve selected certifications within two years from hire date. Additional demonstrated skills and certifications will support opportunities for advancement within the job family. This position will report to the Energy Services Manager.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ experience with an energy company(ies) in areas of customer service, consultation, marketing, operations, or similar experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or similar experience is required. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of five years of relevant energy experience will be considered.
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared responsibilities to complete a project.
• Required skills include creative problem solving, inquisitive personality, efficient time management, and friendly yet firm negotiations.
• Candidates must have exceptional written, oral, and listening skills to effectively communicate with members, vendors and the public while promoting the energy cooperative culture.

Preferences

• Knowledge of electric, natural gas, or water utility accounting, billing, rates, marketing, metering, operations, and/or engineering is preferred.
• Additional formal training or experience with energy cooperative principles, HVAC systems, public speaking, mathematics and/or composition preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and strong benefits package, and this position is eligible for hybrid remote work after a probationary period.

We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates on work visas at this time.

EEO – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

South Central Power is a drug free workplace.