APenergy is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to start as soon as possible. The position is to bridge the gap between our business needs and existing technological solutions. A person in this role will be a generalist, willing to analyze business processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
A person successful in this role would have experience gathering data, evaluating current business processes and implementing improvements. This position is quantitative in that we expect the ability to apply mathematical, statistical, and computational techniques to solve complex business problems. The Business Analyst would feel compelled to provide mentorship and contribute to peer support and quality control review. To accomplish these objectives, we are looking to add staff with substantial elements in these areas:
· Lead, manage, and direct high-profile projects and maintain accountability on assigned projects.
· Conduct financial modeling and valuation to support investment decisions, risk management, and strategic planning.
· Design and develop technical studies, support savings assessments using sound engineering principles for project implementation, and develop reporting that contributes to the success of client projects.
· Assess and manage financial and operational risks using quantitative methods.
Company Background
APenergy is a technical consulting firm that helps manufacturing plants save energy and reduce operating costs of their major energy-using systems, such as compressed air, process cooling, controls, motor-pump groups, and other industrial processes. We identify, evaluate, and help implement quick payback solutions, as well as long-term capital projects.
We do not sell equipment, so we can remain independent and brand neutral in our recommendations. This business model requires that we develop expertise across all equipment brands and applications. Many of our customers are multi-plant companies seeking best practices, benchmarking comparisons, operating standards, and integration of newly acquired plants.
For more than 35 years APenergy has been a nation’s leader in troubleshooting and improving compressed air systems. The practical experience we have gained from completing more than 1,500 system assessments and 900 project installations allows us to address most any compressed air system problem, regardless of air system type, size, or industry.
Fast forward to the last four years, more than 80% of our revenues are performance-based and contingent on metered results of our projects. We operate the country’s most successful service that evaluates and implements savings projects to customers through the creative use of utility incentives to pay for our services. The key function we provide is comprehensive project management while increasing project KPIs so our clients feel like we are an extension of their energy management departments.
In addition to the roles required in this position, APenergy is positioned to serve as a suite of solutions for delivering:
· Energy Demand – compressed air systems, process cooling systems, automation controls, VFDs, hydraulics, and lighting
· Energy Supply – solar, combined heat and power (CHP), waste heat recovery, supply reliability, power quality, purchase power agreements (PPAs), and electric and gas supply programs
· Project Implementation – mechanical and electrical contractors, design / build packages, project management, commissioning, training, and ongoing maintenance
· Project Funding – utility incentives, practical leasing packages, tax credits, and opportunity zone-based funding
Key Responsibilities
· Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement software tools and systems that support quantitative analysis.
· Engage with clients ranging from industrial manufacturing to utility program administration to gain a deep understanding of their project needs, and how to best provide recommendations.
· Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights and identify trends.
· Develop, implement, and validate quantitative models to predict business outcomes, optimize processes, and assess risks.
· Process utility commission documents for ASHRAE level I & II audits with assistance
· Effectively apply engineering principles to our program work
· Explain complex quantitative concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
· Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired
· Experience with large industrial or utility rebate programs
· Capability to use and/or develop software tools for project management, productivity improvement, and product specification and tracking
· Demonstrates abilities such as organization, attention to detail, accuracy and ability to track progress in multiple projects of moderate size and complexity, associated tasks and compete priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
· Must be able to work independently and use logical decision-making practices while maintaining high level organizational goals
· Have an understanding and willingness to create and maintain templates for further process improvement and uniform methods
Requirements
· Thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapid shifts and cutting-edge innovations in service offerings and delivery
· Have strong conceptual, quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
· Work as a member of a team as well as be a self-motivator with ability to work independently
· Communicate frequently with clients and coworkers and be able to share information effectively
· Have solid foundation of an Office 365 ecosystem (Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.)
There are no major travel requirements associated with the position other than an initial set of visits to key customer sites to gain an understanding of our core business and meet with staff located outside Columbus.
Additional Skills to Consider
· Experience with billing/invoicing and accounting knowledge is a plus
· 4-6 years preferred professional experience
· Project management and coordination experience
Working Conditions
Typical - Work is normally performed in climate-controlled office environment. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of internal job duties. Regular interaction with a smaller group of individuals as most of our staff travels or are remote employees. Weekly schedules are flexible.
First two months – To gain an understanding of our core business, the successful candidate will visit a few key customer sites. We need you to shadow our senior staff to industrial facilities where efficiency measures are in process of being identified, discussed and/or implemented. Job shadowing with senior staff will involve examination of mechanical or electrical systems, plant processes, as well as building and compressed air components. You will be accompanied with a current APenergy employee for all plant visits. Other scheduled travel will be minimal.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience level:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Could you provide work samples upon request?
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbus, OH 43230: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person