OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking a Sr Conservation Specialist to join the Customer Experience & Sales division.

We are looking for a seasoned building systems conservation specialist experienced at conducting energy audits for mid to large commercial customers. In this role you will provide oversight and manage OUC energy and water efficiency commercial non-prescriptive rebates/incentives. Interact with customers to discuss the efficiency opportunities and program requirements.  Monitor performance of sustainability programs and ensure OUC and program goals are met.

OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions. Click here to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Associate’s Degree in Energy Management from an accredited college or university or technical degree. Two (2) years of additional experience (as described below) may replace each year short of the education requirement
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in energy engineering or energy management
• Must have a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification, or at the time of hire, must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain the CEM, and maintain the credential after certification
• LEED Green Associate or Building Operator Certification (preferred)
• Working knowledge of the following:
  • Florida building codes and engineering/architectural drawings;
  • ASHRAE standards & efficiency ratings;
  • Use auditor tools (fluke, fieldpiece, DMM, Magnehelic, power analyzers, light sensors, etc.);
  • Modeling Software (i.e. eQUEST – DOE Modeling Software, etc.);
• Valid FL Driver’s License

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period. Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations
• Access to workout facilities at each location 
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Hybrid work schedule

Click here to view our Benefits Summary.

Salary Range: $85,406.18 to $106,756.85 per year commensurate with experience.

Location: 3800 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, FL 32839  

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:     

Responsible for conducting energy audits for mid to large commercial customers. Provide oversight and manage OUC energy and water efficiency commercial non-prescriptive rebates/incentives. Monitor performance of sustainability programs and ensure OUC and program goals are met.

Primary Functions:         

• Analyze business processes of OUC’s commercial customers through on-site inspections with utility consumption analysis tools;
• Recommend implementation of measures and operational changes; perform cost benefit calculations for OUC’s commercial customers;
• Collaborate with OUC Corporate Sustainability & Facilities on OUC portfolio of buildings.
• Aggregate and report on measurement and verification data to validate progress towards goal attainment;
• Provide guidance for database management, monitoring, analysis, and reporting;
• Perform pre/ post inspections to ensure program standards are met;
• Interact with customers to discuss the efficiency opportunities and program requirements;
• Actively engage OUC commercial customers for energy and water audits and program participation;
• Process incentive applications for customers; provide approvals within correct range;
• Provide input into the development of reasonable energy and water reduction goals;
• Mentor and guide junior team members;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:             

• Working knowledge of all, but not limited to, the following:
• EnergyStar Portfolio Manager;
• Energy and water assessment reports;
• Florida building codes and engineering/architectural drawings;
• ASHRAE standards & efficiency ratings;
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI);
• Modeling Software (i.e. eQUEST – DOE Modeling Software, etc.);
• BEQ (Building Energy Quotient) – ASHRAE Efficiency Rating;
• Familiarity with all, but not limited to, the following:
• Software Application (i.e., CC&B);
• Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances and laws;
• Ability to:
• Use auditor tools (fluke, fieldpiece, DMM, Magnehelic, power analyzers, light sensors, etc.);
• Efficiently analyze data and report generation;
• Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages;
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and standard office equipment (computer, telephone, copier, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:      

• Associate’s Degree in Energy Management from an accredited college or university or technical degree. Two (2) years of additional experience (as described below) may replace each year short of the education requirement
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in energy engineering or energy management
• Must have a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification, or at the time of hire, must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain the CEM, and maintain the credential after certification
• LEED Green Associate or Building Operator Certification (preferred)
• Valid FL Driver’s License

Working Conditions:      

Involves occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements (dust, heat, fumes, cold, noise, vibration, etc.) and accidents are improbable other than minor injuries. This job may involve very frequent working in outdoor weather conditions and with insects. This job may require working frequently near moving mechanical parts, around fumes and airborne particles, and with risk of electricals shock. This job may require occasional wet/ humid conditions, working in high places or confined areas.

Physical Requirements:

This job consists of very frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to twenty (20) lbs., bending, stooping, speaking and hearing. This job also consists of very frequent typing, writing, detailed inspection and driving a company vehicle. This job may consist of frequent lifting up to forty (40) lbs., pushing, pulling, reaching over head, kneeling, crawling, and/ or climbing. This job may require occasional sitting.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled 

• Associate’s Degree in Energy Management from an accredited college or university or technical degree. Two (2) years of additional experience (as described below) may replace each year short of the education requirement
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in energy engineering or energy management
• Must have a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification, or at the time of hire, must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain the CEM, and maintain the credential after certification
• LEED Green Associate or Building Operator Certification (preferred)
• Valid FL Driver’s License

About Orlando Utilities Commission

Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC—The Reliable One is the second largest municipal utility in Florida and 14th largest municipal in the country. OUC provides electric, water, chilled water and lighting services to more than 240,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.OUC has maintained the best electric reliability in the state of Florida for 18 years in a row. And its water, known as H2OUC, was named the best drinking water in the state in 2004 by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).OUC is focused not just on reliability and affordability but weaves sustainability into everything it does. This includes opening the area’s first community solar farm, installing nearly 150 electric vehicle charging stations, implementing a comprehensive corporate recycling program, and encouraging its customers to use energy and water as wisely as possible.We have lived up to our name by providing the most reliable electric service in Florida and finishing well ahead of the state’s investor-owned utilities in key performance areas that measure overall electric distribution reliability.... What does that mean for you? It means you can rely on us to provide reliable and affordable electric and water service to you in an environmentally responsible manner. We are committed to:OneAvoiding interruptions to your serviceTwoRestoring your service promptly if an outage should occurThreeKeeping you informedFourContinually improving our systems so you always receive the most reliable servicehttps://issuu.com/oucthereliableone/docs/ouc_historybook_web_single_pgs

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