Residential Energy Auditor

RiseMe; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Leave Time

Job summary

RiseMe seeks a Residential Energy Auditor to lead on-site energy audits and inspections for weatherization programs in Bethlehem, PA. You will coordinate with contractors, prepare orders, and ensure all documentation and compliance are completed for LIHEAP and DCED projects.

The role requires 3+ years in related trades, relevant certifications, and strong communication with participants and contractors. Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Post high school education in building science, carpentry, or HVAC or related fields.
• Two years of college-level coursework related to construction or buildings.
• Minimum three years of trade work experience in carpentry, HVAC, or energy efficiency projects.
• Four years of trade work experience may substitute for part of the educational requirement.
• BPI Building HEP Energy Auditor Certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home energy audits and post-work inspections on DCED and public utility weatherization jobs.
• Prepare proceed orders for weatherization contractors and suppliers.
• Complete documents related to weatherization work and verify program compliance.
• Perform inspections to ensure work meets requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct pressure diagnostics, duct testing, and furnace testing on different heating systems.
• Educate customers on energy-saving practices.

Skills

Energy auditing

HVAC knowledge

Communication

Education

Postsecondary education in building science/carpentry/HVAC

Two years college coursework in construction/buildings

Four years of trade experience may substitute two years education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

The Residential Energy Auditor manages on-site work performed by weatherization and HVAC contractors and conducts home energy audits, post-work inspections and heating system diagnostics and testing on Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis, and public utility weatherization jobs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Audits & Inspections

• Conducts home energy audits and post-work inspections on Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and public utility weatherization jobs following procedures mandated by each program.
• Prepares proceed orders for weatherization contractors and suppliers of energy efficient appliances.
• Prepares and ensures the completion of appropriate documents related to weatherization work.
• Performs inspections on completed jobs to ensure that all work is satisfactorily completed and program requirements are met.
• Understands and complies with all technical aspects of weatherization programs.
• Conducts pressure diagnostics and duct testing on residences.
• Conducts furnace tests on homes with oil, gas, or kerosene heating systems
• Conducts heating system diagnostics in order to prepare proceed orders for repairs under the LIHEAP Crisis Program
• Conducts energy education sessions with customers
• Identifies problems and actions to remediate problems related to health and safety in residences

Complaints & Remedial Action

• Resolves customer complaints and remedial actions identified by inspectors and utility representatives.
• Resolves disputes with contractors regarding weatherization work completed at customers residences.
• Completes minor repairs, e.g. patches drywall seams, and makes minor energy-related improvements to residences.

Invoice Processing

• Reviews and approves contractor invoices for payment for weatherization work.
• Creates and submits invoices for work completed in the weatherization programs.
• Prepares utility invoices and vouchers for work completed in a weatherization program using Access based or online databases
• Reconciles invoices sent to and payments received from utilities

Materials & Supplies

• Maintains a current knowledge of materials, equipment and appliances, including energy efficiency ratings, for use in weatherization programs
• Identifies suppliers of materials and equipment that meet or exceed energy efficiency requirements of weatherization programs and associated pricing
• Maintains and expands a list of approved suppliers of materials and equipment that meet or exceed energy efficiency requirements of weatherization programs.
• Maintains and expands a list of specialty subcontractors, e.g. electricians, heating, ventilation and air conditioning firms, plumbers, approved for participation in weatherization programs.
• Develops and maintains an inventory system for equipment and materials purchased for weatherization programs.
• Assists in the identification of and sources of materials and equipment for weatherization work.

General

• Trains new weatherization contractors and new crew personnel.
• Uses Energy Partnership or personal vehicle to accomplish job duties and records mileage and conducts maintenance routines for Energy Partnership vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours: Monday- Friday (between the hours of 7am-6 pm)

40 hours per week

Flexible Scheduling

Site: 1337 East Fifth Street

Bethlehem, PA 18015

Other: Some evening and Saturday hours

Off site work in private homes

Additional training and/or certifications may be required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
• Agency paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with agency contribution
• Generous Paid Leave Time-

• • Vacation- 15 Days: Earn more time after 2- and 5-year anniversaries
  • Sick- 9 days annually
  • 10 Observed Holidays

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a post high school education program in building science, carpentry, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning, OR

Completion of two years of college-level coursework related to construction or buildings, AND

A minimum of three years of trade work experience in carpentry, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, home improvement or residential energy efficiency improvement projects, in construction, rehabilitation, or inspections of buildings, or in closely related work

A minimum of three years of trade work experience in carpentry, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, home improvement or residential energy efficiency improvement projects, in construction, rehabilitation, or inspections of buildings, or in closely related work

Four years of trade work experience in carpentry, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, home improvement or residential energy efficiency improvement projects, in construction, rehabilitation, or inspections of buildings, or in closely related work may be substituted for two years of trade work experience for the educational requirement

Building Performance Institute Building HEP Energy Auditor Certification required within six months of start date

PA Clean Energy Center's Energy Auditor required courses within six months of start date

Experience and basic proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to communicate with program participants and contractors and explain energy saving practices and energy-related measures to be completed in residences

Ability to set own schedule and prioritize workload

Criminal record check required

Child Abuse History Clearance required

Valid driver's license and good driving record required

Personal vehicle or access to independent transportation required

Proof of motor vehicle insurance (for use of personal vehicle)