Sector
Power
Keyword

Energy Auditor

Energy Assessor

Minimum B. E. (Electrical)

Minimum 5?8 years of experience in a relevant field

The tasks an Energy Auditor is expected to perform include:

Inspecting homes of utility company customers to identify conditions that cause energy waste and suggesting actions to reduce waste

Interviewing customers to obtain data relating to household energy use, such as the type of heating system, number of persons home during the day and prior heating costs

Drafting the sketch of the house, measuring the house perimeter, windows and doors, etc.

Recording the dimensions on sketch for use in heat-loss calculations

Inspecting areas of the house, such as attics, crawl spaces and basements and noting conditions that contribute to energy waste, such as loose-fitting windows, un-insulated pipes and deficient insulation

Reading the geyser to ascertain tank heat-loss rating and determining the need for a tank insulation blanket

Conferring with the customer and recommending action to be taken to reduce energy waste

Providing customer pamphlets describing energy conservation improvements

Calculating the area of the windows and house volume

Recording results on a computer input form, to provide data for the computer calculation of heat-loss estimates that are sent to the customer

Skilled in planning and scheduling projects, audit methodology and procedures

Skilled in analyzing energy consumption for different customers

Skilled in performing tests to check energy loss

Knowledge of various energy inspection techniques, such as the blower-door test

Ability to produce and interpret technical diagrams

Knowledge of conditions that cause energy waste 

Knowledge of various process to reduce energy waste

Knowledge of computer aided programs for calculating heat-loss 

Not Applicable

Good communication skills

Persistent

Good interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Observant 

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

For freshers - INR 30,000 to INR 41,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Market Trend of the Power Industry in India

The Indian power sector is one of the most diversified in the world. Sources for power generation range from commercial ones such as coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, hydro and nuclear power to other viable non-conventional sources such as wind, solar and agriculture and domestic waste. The demand for electricity in the country has been growing at a rapid rate and is expected to grow further in the years to come. In order to meet the increasing requirement of electricity, a massive addition to the installed generating capacity in the country is required. As per the International Energy Agency (IEA) publication on World Energy Statistics 2013, India ranks 5th in electricity production and 110th in the per-capita consumption of electricity. The investment climate is positive in the power sector. Due to the policy of liberalization, the sector has witnessed higher investment flows than envisaged.

The Government of India has identified the power sector as a key sector of focus to promote sustained industrial growth. The government is targeting a capacity addition of around 89 GW under the 12th (2012?17) and around 100 GW under the 13th (2017?22) Five-Year Plan. The expected investment in the power sector during the 12th Plan (2012?17) is US$ 223.9 billion. This shows that in coming decades a boom can be expected in the sector with immense demand for trained professionals. Therefore, the career of an Energy Auditor has a bright future and opportunities are only going to rise in the coming years.

Government and private power companies

Consultants

Cities and towns across India