Energy Analyst

USDOL

National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Proficient in Task – Apprentice performs task properly and consistently.

Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.

Analyze energy usage data.

Calculate potential for energy savings.
Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters.
Analyze energy bills, including utility rates or tariffs, to gather historical energy usage data.
Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines for energy use or need.
Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.
Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.

Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.

Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.

Calculate data to inform organizational operations.

Calculate potential for energy savings.

Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.

Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
Inspect newly installed energy-efficient equipment to ensure that it was installed properly and is performing according to specifications.

Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.

Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.

Evaluate condition of properties.

Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.

Advise others on business or operational matters.

Recommend energy-efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.

Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.

Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.

Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.

Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy-efficient appliances.

Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.

Prepare job specification sheets for home energy improvements, such as attic insulation, window retrofits, or heating system upgrades.

Test characteristics of materials or structures.

Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.

Oversee business processes.

Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low-flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.

Verify application data to determine program eligibility.