Title: Energy Manager

Office Location: Long Beach, CA

Work Location: In Office

Terms: Long Term

About:

Under general direction, perform a variety of increasingly complex and technical duties related to the District’s business services, maintenance, and facilities planning and construction programs; provide project coordination and management support to departments activities and projects; prepare and maintain a variety of records related to facilities planning and construction; perform related duties as assigned.

Duties:

• Oversee the energy management and energy & water efficiency programs for the District (including but not limited to ENERGY STAR, utility tracking, energy/sustainability dashboard monitoring).
• Conduct thorough reviews of the District’s utility billing to ensure accuracy.
• Verify that the District is assigned to the appropriate utility rate schedules.
• Coordinate utility shutdowns outside of regular hours, ensuring compliance with the District’s operational requirements.
• Report on the District’s energy consumption status and identify any safety hazards observed.
• Utilize and continue to update the functionality of the District’s Power BI energy and sustainability dashboard for internal and external use.
• Keep accurate records of energy and water consumption.
• Provide input and support regarding existing energy-related contracts and offer expertise on alternative energy sources.
• Serve as the liaison between the District and public agencies, including Southern California Edison and Long Beach Utilities.
• Operate a computer and assigned software; review and evaluate facilities planning software applications and recommend new software or improvements; drive a District or personal vehicle to conduct work and visit sites.
• Assist with energy use and cost analysis on a monthly and annual basis, as needed/requested.
• Assist with the training necessary for software utilization.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Department on work orders related to building automation systems and controls.
• Manage and help troubleshoot issues associated with BAS/controls systems.
• Review and modify HVAC schedules as necessary.
• Attend training sessions related to HVAC, lighting, controls, and/or other energy/water efficiency-related topics on behalf of the District.
• Manage activities related to lighting replacement in District facilities.
• Conduct remote HVAC tests or site visits as needed.
• Offer assistance in programming, troubleshooting, and replacing wireless thermostats
• Attend and represent the District in a variety of meetings and conferences, as assigned.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested.
• Other duties, as requested.