Corporate Utilities Management Specialist

Marine and Industrial SupplyFlowood, MS, US

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Corporate Utilities Management Specialist

Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Corporate Utilities Management Specialist to join our Corporate Procurement Services team. The Utilities Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing utility services for all company facilities. This includes reviewing, coding, and approving utility invoices, maintaining comprehensive utility databases, ensuring timely reporting of utility usage, managing account setups and terminations, and maintaining contracts with utility providers. This role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of utility expense tracking and supports sustainability and cost-saving initiatives through data-driven insights.

Duties And Responsibilities

Review, code, and approve payment of all utility invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and internal controls.
Maintain and update a centralized utility database for all company facilities, tracking usage, rates, and account information.
Generate and distribute monthly utility usage and cost reports to business units and corporate management. Refine reporting methodologies and identify opportunities to automate or enhance data collection and analysis processes. Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate performance metrics and KPIs related to utility consumption and expenses.
Analyze historical and real-time utility data to identify usage trends, cost fluctuations, and operational anomalies. Develop actionable insights and recommendations to support cost control, efficiency improvements, and sustainability efforts. Support internal audits and external reporting requirements with accurate and well-documented data analyses.
Coordinate the setup, transfer, or closure of utility accounts as needed for new, existing, or vacated facilities.
Maintain and update utility service contracts, monitor contract terms and renewals, and ensure adherence to pricing and service levels. Coordinate with Legal, Risk and internal business units for review and approval of contracts.
Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Accounting, Facilities, Finance) and external utility providers to resolve issues and ensure smooth utility service management.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field

3-5 years' experience in utilities management, accounts payable, facilities management, or a similar role preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and effective time management

Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision

Analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and anomalies in data

Experience with database management or reporting tools

Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives is preferred

Familiarity with utility rate structures and billing practices is preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) matching & profit sharing

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans

Additional voluntary benefits

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc. We Live By Our Core Values

Empowered Service : Delivering unparalleled service, doing what's right, providing solutions, and fostering strong relationships. Employee safety is a top priority.

Selfless Leadership : Leading with compassion and expertise, with care for what we do.

Purposeful Growth : Growing together through purposeful investment and development.

Respectful Relationships : Fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and diverse ideas.

We are an EEO / AAP employer.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR. For more information, or to apply now, please visit the company career site.

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