Carroll White REMC Energy Advisor I

Company Description

About Us
Located in Monticello, Indiana, Carroll White REMC is an innovative, not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative located 30 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana. We provide superior energy and related services to nearly 15,000 families, farms, schools, and businesses. Our culture is driven by the cooperative philosophy and the understanding that we are owned by those who work and live in our communities. Rather than delivering profits to a board room, we are invested in and committed to ensuring our communities thrive.

Our headquarters is located near one of Indiana’s largest tourist attractions, Indiana Beach, and home to two of the state’s largest boating and fishing lakes. We are located in the State of Indiana’s largest county for renewable energy.

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we put our members first and value things like community service, teamwork. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You’ll Get
We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

• No Sweat
  We offer a wellness program that includes an on-site fitness center for your convenience and well-being challenges.
• Volunteer
  You are endowed up to three volunteer service days a year as we are passionate about enhancing our communities.
• Stay in School 
  We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education.
• Work Hard, Play Hard
  We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

To develop the skills and knowledge of the beneficial use of electricity and understand how to effectively communicate and educate the membership on the efficient use of electrical appliances and HVAC systems. Receive instruction how to install and maintain the demand response program. Complete program of progressive training to become Energy Auditor certified through BPI (Building Performance Institute) and serve as Carroll White REMC Energy Advisor II.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Reports ready for work each day at the appointed time; if unable to do so, notify the Energy Solutions Coordinator or the Communications and Public Relations Manager prior to regular reporting time.

First Year/Step 1: Under the supervision of the Energy Solutions Coordinator;

1. Learns about the demand response program and the importance of how this program helps the members, the Cooperative, and the electrical grid. Trains on proper and safe installation of demand response switch (DRU).
2. Works in the deployment of the demand response program, installs new devices, and troubleshoots devices installed on water heaters and HVAC equipment.
3. Trains to gain knowledge and techniques on how to effectively assist members with questions and concerns regarding electric heating and air conditioning and home appliances.
4. Assist on site visits at homes with high-usage complaints or need of energy usage saving advice, and conducts walk-through energy audits, learning to use auditing software, as appropriate. Follows up with communication and literature, as appropriate.
5. Complete courses to learn building science principles and how it applies to existing, retro, and new construction buildings.
6. Embraces the REMC policy of Development, Performance and Recognition (DPR).
   • Continually seeks to enhance skills to align with the ever-changing technology, goals, and opportunities of the REMC.
   • Expects that management will routinely provide feedback on performance

Second Year/Step 2: Under the supervision of the Energy Solutions Coordinator;

1. Attends and completes all training, events, study courses and instructio