Energy Advisor

Southwest Gas Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Gas Corporation in Las Vegas seeks an Energy Advisor to serve as the single point of contact for assessing customers’ energy needs, developing solutions, and delivering value-added energy advice. The role emphasizes technical energy guidance, account management, and project coordination to meet client requirements.

The position highlights in-depth energy knowledge, especially in natural gas and building technology, with strong communication and business acumen essential for success in

Qualifications

• Requires four to six years of relevant work experience plus a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities.
• Possesses in depth energy knowledge in natural gas, alternative energy, utilities; understands consultative sales and customers’ decision-making processes; strong business acumen and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue opportunities to retain existing customers and expand the Company’s customer base.
• Convert customer service opportunities into economically viable projects by securing commitments on energy saving products or services.
• Raise the profile of Southwest Gas in different business environments.
• Contribute to the economic development of the service territory by leveraging trade associations and economic development authorities.
• Understand customer needs and provide advice and solutions including strategic planning and analysis.
• Provide technical advice and coordinate resources to meet energy needs.
• Provide project management oversight related to installation of natural gas facilities.
• Explain tariff and regulatory changes related to customer contracts to customers.
• Communicate key energy and customer issues to staff and management; provide market intelligence.
• Promote energy conservation awareness and initiatives.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Skills

Energy knowledge

Consultative sales

Communication skills

Project management

Business acumen

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Energy Advisor is an individual contributor who serves as a single point of contact for assessing customers’ energy needs and requirements, analyzing and developing solutions, and providing value-added energy solutions to meet these needs. This position is responsible for providing technical energy advice and effective customer account and project management.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

Responsibility is limited to the size, scope, or complexity of the assigned Division/District.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires four to six years of relevant work experience plus a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities.

Possesses in depth energy knowledge, particularly in the areas of natural gas, alternative energy, utilities, building technology, etc.; working knowledge of consumer behavior and project management practices and applications; understands consultative sales and customers’ decision-making processes; possesses strong business acumen; thorough knowledge of the building community, energy customers and market segments; well-developed communication skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and pursue opportunities to retain existing customers and expand the Company’s customer base
• Convert customer service opportunities into economically viable projects by securing customer commitments on energy saving products or services that contribute to the customer and the Company’s financial goals
• Raise the profile of Southwest Gas in different business environments
• Contribute to the economic development of the applicable service territory by leveraging presence with trade associations, chambers of commerce and economic development authorities
• Understand the business of the customer and provide advice and recommend solutions to meet the energy needs of the customer by providing consultative services including strategic planning and analysis
• Provide technical advice and coordinate internal and external resources to meet customer energy needs
• Provide project management oversight related to the installation of natural gas facilities
• Understand and inform customers of the impact of changes in tariffs and regulations as related to customer contracts
• Communicate key energy and customer issues to staff and management; provide market intelligence including competitive opportunities and threats, trends and customer issues
• Promote energy conservation awareness and implement energy conservation initiatives
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS

Las Vegas: $84,585.00 - $122,684.00

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.

Our History

Southwest Gas Corporation was founded in 1931 and is a subsidiary of Southwest Gas Holdings Inc. We provide natural gas service to Arizona, Nevada, and portions of California. Our communities, and the more than 2 million customers we serve, are the reasons why we've been heating things up for decades. So, whether you’re enjoying a backyard barbeque with friends, getting cozy indoors during the winter, or preparing an epicurean delight in your new restaurant, Southwest Gas is here to support your comfort and your lifestyle.

Southwest Gas is an equal opportunity employer, disability/veteran, and an at-will employer.