Winchester, Kentucky
KINGSTREE, South Carolina
Willcox, Arizona
Posted: 30-Oct-23
Location: Winchester, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
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Required Education:
Internal Number: 5063
EKPC Company Information
Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We are leaders in environmental stewardship and we are committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.
As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.
EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.
For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc
EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
No Expiration Date
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.
Hybrid Remote Schedule
This role has the option to be a blend of remote and onsite work if department and business needs allow and with approval from direct supervision. Our hybrid remote work schedule combines three (3) days on premises with up to two (2) days remote.
Key Roles
The Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing various DER programs and projects for EKPC and the owner-members. In addition, this position is responsible for managing vendor relationships to ensure optimum program performance, provides DER program expertise and training to owner-member staff and trade allies, and serves as technical expert for DER programs and to the owner-member staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs, implements, and manages various DER programs.
- Consults and assists owner-members regarding their specific residential programs including heating/cooling, water heating, appliances, direct load control, new home construction, energy audits, solar, energy storage, electric vehicles, industrial interruptible, thermostats, etc.
- Oversees the direct-load control contractor including call-center auditing, technician scheduling, property damage claims review, and contract negotiations.
- Works with the Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EMV) evaluator in PJM program reporting, program evaluation, and contract negotiations.
- Works with staff to set program goals and milestones to achieve program objectives identified by leadership and the owner-members.
- Expert user of DSM tracking and demand response software programs, and assists owner-members with utilizing EKPC DSM tracking software.
- Advises on new and existing DER programs in the DSM tracking software.
- Develops program design, guidelines, vendor contracts, procedures, and training plans for the program vendors, trade allies, and/or owner-member energy advisors.
- Provides technical expertise to EKPC marketing to assist in developing program support materials, marketing plans, and communication plans.
- Assists with transition from DRMS to Distributed Energy Response Management System (DERMS), communicates issues to vendor, and maintains resolution status.
- Facilitates interaction between vendors and EKPC staff for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
- Participates on regional and national committees pertaining to DER programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
Education: Bachelors of Science degree (math, accounting, economics, etc.) preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of related experience.
- PJM Demand Response/Capacity Market experience preferred.
- Regulatory experience preferred.
- Power supply experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient knowledge of DSM tracking software.
- Basic understanding of energy accounting.
- Able to patiently and clearly train others on DER programs.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills, including effective public speaking and presentation skills.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of personnel at all levels of the organization, including external contacts.
- Provides excellent, timely customer service and maintains a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment.
- Provides thorough and timely communication to teams and leadership.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage time, and adhere to deadlines.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Effective project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work on tasks requiring great attention to details.
- Ability to analyze information and provide recommendations.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
Competencies
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Quality Orientation
- Contributing to Team Success
- Decision Making
- Building Trust
- Initiating Action
Working Conditions
- Usual office conditions apply to this position.
- Regular lifting up to ten (10) pounds and occasional lifting up to twenty (20) pounds.
- Some travel within the system and occasional out-of-state, which may be overnight.
- Must maintain valid driver’s license.
- Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate.
