Operations Analyst Bonneville Power Administration (Burley)

Operations Analyst Bonneville Power Administration (Burley)

20 Jun 2024
Idaho, Twin falls 00000 Twin falls USA

Operations Analyst Bonneville Power Administration (Burley)

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Flux is currently seeking an Operations Analyst 3 to join our project team onsite with our client in Burley, ID. This position will provide market, technical, and programmatic support in the agricultural sector and Energy Smart Reserved Power Program. This position will serve as technical advisor and assistance to support electric utilities in the delivery and implementation of utility energy efficiency programs, projects, and measures. This position will work with assigned -served electric utilities, their agricultural end-use customers, and s Reserved Power customers, in order to identify opportunities to become more energy efficient and access the utilitys or s energy efficiency programs. This position is in the Energy Efficiency Programs and Implementation (PEJC) Group in the Power Services (P) business line. The position will support the agricultural sector lead, other staff, and utility customers in day-to-day operation of agricultural sector and Energy Smart Reserved Power (ESRP) programs. This position is necessary in order to support the highly technical nature of these programs, which rely heavily on program technical support for end users. The approach requires localized utility and end-use consumer engagement in order to identify, develop, and implement cost-effective electrical efficiency projects.

Position Responsibilities include:

Assist -served utilities to acquire cost-effective electric energy savings by reviewing, identifying and recommending qualified agriculture sector high-efficiency equipment; provide technical and programmatic assistance for equipment installations and promote adoption of efficient water and electricity management practices.

Assist agriculture producers with identifying energy efficient opportunities in new and existing agricultural facilities and operations; assist with the creation of custom project proposals for submission to the serving utility; process rebate applications for energy efficiency reimbursements; and, assist with measurement & verification activities as required.

Assist s Reserved Power customers with identifying energy efficient opportunities in new and existing facilities and operations across numerous sectors; conduct outreach to entities as assigned by the ESRP program manager; assist with the development and creation of applications to participate in the Energy Smart Reserved Power program; and, assist with measurement & verification activities as required.

Maintain records of all assistance provided to local utilities, agricultural producers, and ESRP participants, including who, what, when, and where.

As directed by management, attend specific agriculture-related local workshops, farm tours, and agriculture-focused trade shows.

With oversight and approval of the Manager, collaborate with other federal, tribal, state, and local government agencies (e.g. Soil and Water Conservation Districts, NRCS), trade allies, as well as interested stakeholder groups, in order to foster communication, education, and provide information needed to meet utility energy efficiency program goals.

Introduce yourself to agriculture producers, partner utilities, Reserved Power customers, federal, tribal, state and local representatives and other contacts as contracted through your employer (convey the name of contractor employer) to ensure you are not misidentified as a federal employee.

Specific Activities:

Meet with energy efficiency staff at each assigned utility on a regular basis in order to fully understand and document their agricultural program offerings; record expectations for/from each program offering; and, identify available program resources and requirements, including:

Program participant eligibility requirements

Financial incentives available to agricultural producers

Size of annual utility incentive budget for agricultural program activities

Service territory boundary maps, rate schedules, and office resources (i.e. work space, internet, copier)

Program forms, paperwork, and processes

Program promotion and outreach to agricultural producers and related trade allies:

Visit local trade allies including; irrigation equipment shops, lighting contractors, and other equipment and service providers to build awareness with their sales staff of local utility program offerings.

Document which efficiency measures each trade ally supports.

Generate, identify, and develop sales leads through cold-calling and other research methods as approved by the serving electric utility.

As directed, attend or participate in regional conferences, trade shows, and other special events relevant to the agricultural sector. Anticipated attendance is one or two events per year.

Identify, collaborate with, and leverage the resources of other stakeholders including; local conservation districts, trade associations, extension offices, or other governmental agencies.

Conduct energy efficiency assessments:

Schedule site visits with farm, ranch, vineyard, diary, or other eligible facility operators.

Inventory and gather nameplate data for all major electricity consuming equipment and systems including; pumps, fans, motors, lighting, water heating, space conditioning, and refrigeration.

When applicable, evaluate irrigation systems including:

Creation of one-line drawings

Identification of system type

Estimate lift elevations, flows, pressures, and sprinklers.

When applicable, review operating parameters including:

Daily and seasonal operating schedules

Crop rotations

Water application management strategies and techniques

Production levels.

Identify potential energy saving opportunities such as equipment change outs, system re-design, or adoption of improved operation & maintenance procedures.

Review and analyze electric billing history and other relevant production related data.

Estimate the electricity and money savings, project costs, and return on investment associated with various recommended efficiency opportunities.

Provide written findings and recommendations to facility operator and utility.

Project Implementation Support:

Assist with the development of custom project proposals, participation applications, and measurement & verification plans for submission to serving utilities.

Provide information/assistance to the facility operator to help with completing program paperwork such as rebate applications.

Gather project post-installation documentation such as product manufacturer data and sales invoices.

Prepare/draft project completion report for submission to serving utilities.

Position Requirements:

Education/Experience:

A degree in Marketing, Agri-Business, Business Administration/Management, Plants & Sciences, Water Technology & Management, Energy Management, Energy Systems Technology, or Engineering is preferred.

With an applicable Bachelors degree, 8 yrs of experience is required

With an applicable Associates degree 10 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 12 years of experience is required.

Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of Operations or business analysis / business architecture and progressively more technical in nature.

Technical Requirements:

Two or more years of experience in the field of energy efficiency specific to the agriculture sector.

Knowledge of federal, state and local agriculture energy efficiency programs.

Candidates for this position should possess necessary knowledge, skills, and experience in all or some of the following areas; irrigation systems technologies and practices, energy efficiency program initiatives, utility program rules and business process, Reserved Power operations and efficiency opportunities, ability to market energy efficiency to vendors and other trade allies.

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