Energy Services Technical Supervisor

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Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD Missouri River Energy Services is a joint action agency supporting our 61 member municipalities that own and operate their own electric distribution systems. We are dedicated to supplying our members with reliable, cost-effective, long-term energy and energy services in a fiscally responsible and environmentally effective manner. MRES offers an outstanding work environment. We provide competitive wages and comprehensive/low-cost benefit package with unique offerings.

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Leads and coordinates technical activities of the Energy Services Team to implement and promote demand reduction via energy efficiency programs, and beneficial load growth via efficient electrification programs (Bright Energy Solutions), as well as other Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) services by performing the following duties.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs and implements the delivery of technical support, energy calculations, and analysis for demand management, energy efficiency and efficient electrification products and services through the members to their energy customers.
• Researches applicable technologies and recommends new programs or program modifications for use by members and their customers.
• Supervises, designs, implements and oversees pilot and field projects and studying demand reduction or beneficial electrification technologies.
• Coordinates the development of relationships with trade allies, consultants and other vendors, and monitors their performance.
• Serves as representative to Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and ensures appropriate communications between the two organizations. Monitors research and transfers technology findings to MRES staff and members as appropriate.
• Collaborates with MRES Communications team on the promotion and delivery of MRES demand-management and other energy services programs.
• Oversees and maintains the internal database documenting demand and energy savings, incentives, and equipment qualification requirements for BES programs.
• Oversees and maintains the tracking software for MRES demand management and energy efficiency programs. This includes MRES and member user license administration, regular data uploads and system enhancements, issue resolution, and on-going functionality development.
• Practices and adheres to industry and customer’s safety requirements.
• Represents the MRES on industry, development, and project committees, task forces, and conferences as assigned.
• Stays informed on relevant professional, industry, and inter‑utility developments.
• Travel up to 20% of the work schedule with occasional overnight stays and national travel.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, environmental, or industrial engineering or a related field from four-year college or university and five years related experience and/or training to include supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, statistics concepts, and electric engineering theory with particular focus on commercial and industrial electric usage in practical applications.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems;
Database software;
Word Processing software;
Spreadsheet software, and Project Management software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential from the Association of Energy Engineers or be able to earn credential within 12 months of hire date. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.