Energy Assessor
Seeking a qualified Energy Assessor to conduct daily energy audits on residential properties in line with all program requirements and under the direction of the Field Coordinator. ASHRAE building audits require blower-door testing, Combustion Appliance Zone testing, in-depth data collection, interfacing with multiple databases, installation of energy-saving devices, customer energy-savings education, and ensuring that high-quality customer satisfaction is delivered.
Great pay and benefit program:
- Competitive hourly pay, depending on experience.
- 2 weeks of PTO per calendar year.
- 9 paid holidays with 1 floating Holiday per calendar year.
- Excellent health, dental, optical, and life insurance benefit program, with a significant portion of the premium paid by the Company
- Company-sponsored training and Tuition Reimbursement program
Duties of the Energy Assessor
- Work independently to conduct residential energy audits utilizing mobile weatherization software. This includes travel to the customer's homes, educating the customer, completing paperwork, and using a handheld tablet to input energy-saving measures, performing a comprehensive audit including blower-door, recommendations, and interface with multiple databases.
- The individual will also maintain accurate supply inventory on a daily basis.
- Communicate project goals and convey a positive image of project partners.
- Perform residential energy audits and record findings and download/upload the required forms and documents.
- Teach customers how to perform simple low and no-cost energy conservation measures, such as sealing air leaks and changing furnace filters.
- Provide customer education that influences additional energy savings and behavioral changes, including but not limited to: referral to other service programs and engaging customers in the creation of action plans, which detail the steps they should take to save energy and reduce costs.
- Conduct community outreach and education to inform customers and contractors about program services, requirements, and available resources. Coordinate and issue work orders to contractors as needed to support program operations and ensure timely completion of services.
Qualifications of the Energy Assessor
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BPI Analyst certification | BA_T (required)
- Knowledge and understanding of residential energy audits and the direct install measures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exercise good judgment and maintain safety at all times
- Able to lead, motivate, be diplomatic, and build a positive rapport with customers
- Communicate with technical and non-technical individuals
- Comfortable working in an urban and rural setting with people of diverse backgrounds
- Work independently and/or as a team member
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including some later evenings and weekends as needed
- Able to learn and work with new technology (e.g. handheld data devices)
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
- Current Valid driver’s license with no restrictions and a good driving record a must
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
- Able to work in a very fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Able to respond to a diverse set of challenges in the field, problem-solve, and meet project deliverables on schedule.