Analyst, Energy
Analyst, Energy
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Job Description
Position Description
Under general supervision the Energy Analyst will be instrumental in optimizing HVAC scheduling and tracking and analyzing utility data to enhance operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption across Harris County facilities. Individuals in this role will be responsible for programming adjusting and developing HVAC schedules according to occupancy data and responding to requests for extended hours or special events in collaboration with the Energy Managers and other departments. In addition this role is essential to achieving Harris Countys Climate Action Plan for Internal Operations with a strong focus on energy efficiency greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and cost savings and will support utility management efforts by analyzing utility bills addressing utilityrelated inquiries and ensuring all energyrelated operations comply with County policies and sustainability goals.
The Energy Analyst is expected to be detailoriented analytical and highly motivated to support the Countys energy management and sustainability initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- HVAC Scheduling:Manages and adjusts HVAC schedules based on occupancy data building usage and special event needs while collaborating with occupants Energy Manages and Commissioning Agents to optimize efficiency and comfort; responds to schedule modification requests maintains detailed records and serves as the primary point of contact for HVAC scheduling inquiries.
- Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building:Collaborates with Energy Managers the Building Operators Services (BOS) group and other departments to implement HVAC scheduling strategies while responding to utilityrelated inquiries from internal departments external agencies and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely resolution.
- Training Support:Assistsineducatingandtrainingfacilitypersonnelonbestpracticesfor scheduling requests.
- Utility Data Analysis:Collaborates with the Energy Management team to track analyze and interpret utility data to identify trends inefficiencies and costsaving opportunities; assists in creating utility reports on energy consumptioncost trends and benchmarking for Harris County facilities; and support utility bill processing by verifying accuracy flagging discrepancies and coordinating with utility providers.
- Other Duties: Established effective working relationships with department and elected officials staff while performing other duties as assigned to support the Countys energy management and sustainability initiatives. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering Statistics Computer Science Information Systems Architecture Facility Management Mathematics or a related field.
Five (5) years of professional work experience in a related field.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of energy management principles HVAC scheduling and building automation systems (BAS).
- Knowledge of HVAC system components operations and optimization strategies particularly within large commercial buildings.
- Knowledge of software tools used for Building Automation System (BAS) (e.g. WebCTRL RCWebView Metasys or similar platforms.)
- Knowledge of utility data analysis including tracking energy consumption and trends.
- Knowledge of utility bill processing account management and resolving discrepancies with utility providers.
- Highly skilled in collecting analyzing and interpreting large datasets including utility usage HVAC scheduling performance and energy efficiency metrics.
- Highly skilled in oral and written communications to coordinate with internal departments facility managers and external utility providers.
- Highly skilled in using computers and related software applications including utility portals.
- Demonstrated ability to review audit and ensure accuracy in energy reports utility bills and scheduling requests.
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite with a strong emphasis on Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate across departments work collaboratively with Energy Managers and respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear concise and comprehensive correspondence reports studies and other written materials.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime
Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Occasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.
Salary:
$24.42 $43.95 Hourly
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Plus benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position is based in an office environment where the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones scanners and filing cabinets is routine. The physical demands associated with this job are minimal with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The role is predominantly sedentary involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To Position: Senior Energy Manager
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
