South Jersey Industries Career Site

Trader - SJRG (Mays Landing, NJ - South Jersey Energy Solutions)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:54:00 GMT

Basic Function: Execute physical and financial trading strategies to maximize earnings for unregulated retail services. Operate within company risk policy and procedures parameters. Execute natural gas physical and financial trading strategies. Analyze and react to market, competitive, and other business conditions that impact the business. Analyze and evaluate energy transactions ensuring all relevant aspects including energy price, transmission, counter party, and other contractual terms are favorable to, and consistent with, company guidelines for risk management.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate leadership by being a self-starter and setting examples of high professionalism, job excellence and adapting to change.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding corporate information and strategies.
Ability to excel under pressure.
Maintain professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meet the actual targets.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.
Ability to perform economic analysis in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding communication skills.
Creative thinking.
Capture market opportunities based on real time positions and analysis of market conditions
Conduct real-time trading and scheduling for purchases and sales of energy and transmission.
Communication of real time market information to cash and term traders
Build relationships with market participants.

Internal Audit Co-Op (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:26:00 GMT

While working in a team environment, the candidate will assist in the audits of various internal departments and special projects. Exposures include SEC reporting, SOX compliance, FERC accounting, Derivatives and general audit procedures. Co-op’s will work directly under the supervision of CPA’s and will interact with all levels of management, as well as our external auditors. The ideal candidate should have a course concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics. We are looking for someone with excellent computer skills, a professional demeanor, a strong sense of commitment and the ability to analyze and evaluate information. The position offers a unique opportunity to experience the dynamic changing Energy Industry. We offer a friendly working environment, business-casual attire and competitive compensation.

This is a 6 month position. The successful candidate will work full time from April to September.

Environmental Affairs Intern (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Basic Functions:

Provides technical and administrative assistance to South Jersey Gas Company’s environmental programs to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, county and local environmental laws.

Essential Functions:

1. Participate in the implementation of compliance programs as outlined in the Environmental Compliance Department – Scope of Activity Document to address systematically and responsibly, the environmental concerns of the Company through provided resources.

2. Assist Environmental Affairs Department with data entry, budget, and waste stream tracking tasks or tasks identified during service period or any other required tasks.

Gas Dispatching/Controller Intern (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:22:00 GMT

Basic Function: Coordinates the receipt and delivery of gas between suppliers, producers, marketers, pipelines and customers and ensures that company volumes are accurately tracked and invoiced.

Essential Functions:

1. Arranges for delivery of natural gas to our customers on a daily basis.

2. Nominates all contractual data on a timely basis to the applicable receipt and delivery pipelines.

3. Communicates between our suppliers and customers to ensure that contractual nomination data is coordinated throughout the delivery chain.

4. Ensures that all gas purchases have an applicable delivery point and that all gas sold has an applicable supply point.

5. Works with gas marketing personnel to ensure that imbalances are minimized by communicating in a timely manner when problems arise.

6. Enters all pertinent nomination data into the nomination systems maintained by the applicable pipeline and point operators.

7. Tracks the movement of all physical gas sales and maintains spreadsheets showing the contractual movements of gas.

8. Enters actual physical sales data into SJRG accounting records when initial sales require modification due to changes in delivery volumes.

9. Works with suppliers, purchasers, pipelines and point operators to monitor and minimize imbalances. When imbalances occur, works within pipeline and LDC guidelines to reduce, eliminate, or trade those imbalances in the manor most advantageous to the company.

10. Reviews the efficiency of the nomination and accounting activities to ensure that those functions are run in the optimal manner.

11. Develops and cultivates favorable relationships with gas purchasers, producers and suppliers.

12. Identifies incremental capacity and supply availability which may be acquired by the company in a cost effective and profitable manner to the company.

13. Represents the company at various business meetings and functions conducted by marketers, gas suppliers and suppliers of pipeline services.

Information Technology Intern (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:04:00 GMT

Assists in the coordination of technical assistance for the Information Technology Help Desk function, including user requests submitted through voice, e-mail and direct communications. Facilitates completion of tasks by troubleshooting problems and directing users toward resolution and when necessary, escalation to other members of the department. Assists with the installation of new computer equipment and restoration of failed systems.

Corporate Communications Intern (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:03:00 GMT

Media Relations

Research content and write news releases on various topics for both the utility and non-regulated companies
Arrange photo opportunities for community relations activities

Employee Communication

Write and coordinate distribution of mass emails and any other information pieces targeted toward employees
Develop, write and update content for SJI Today
Assist HR with internal promotion of programs and events

Public Relations Planning

Assist with implementation of Communication Strategy Plans for internal clients

General Writing Assignments

Perform other writing assignments as needed: Speeches, reports, scripts, letters, announcements, flyers, financial documents, etc.

Engineering Intern (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:11:00 GMT

Basic Function:

Assist the General Manager, Senior Engineer and Associate Engineer, Staff Engineer, Draftsperson, System Engineering & Planning in the performance of drafting, engineering and operating assignments

Essential Functions:

Assist in the review and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for gas transmission and distribution pipeline, meter/regulator station system improvements and for major industrial and commercial loads.
Assist in the electronic organizing of engineering drawings and other records.
Perform duties inherent in all supervisory, professional and administrative positions. Consistent with all positions in this classification, additional projects, tasks and/or duties beyond what is outlined here may be assigned as required.

Residential Field Sales Representative (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:46:00 GMT

BASIC FUNCTION: To increase sales of natural gas through generation of new customers to increase and retain gas usage among existing customers.

Natural gas sales will focus will be on converting existing customers from oil, electric, propane or other fossil fuels, providing energy consultation to potential and existing customers, retaining existing customers and adding new customers.

Sales will be made as a result of inbound inquiries, referrals from contractors and proactive outbound field marketing and solicitations by the field sales representative and their teamed inside sales representative.

Sales team maintains and develops a referral network including area-wide mechanical equipment and building remodeling contractors, appliance retailers, real estate professionals and homeowners.

Senior Account Executive (Mays Landing, NJ - South Jersey Energy Solutions)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Function: Responsible for promoting energy-related products and services designed to meet the specific needs of existing and prospective large commercial and industrial customers; analyzing customers’ energy consumption and developing customized product, price and service packages; identifying, evaluating and communicating changing customer needs, emerging market trends and/or important new competitor product or service offerings that will significantly impact SJI’s competitive position; working with the SJI Energy Management team to design and develop more need-specific and targeted energy solutions in response to market opportunities or threats; and, as needed, negotiate product pricing and terms and conditions of service agreements.

Essential Functions:

Proactively identify and analyze customer energy needs and promote those products and services that best meet specific needs and price thresholds.
Develop a competitively superior understanding of industrial and large commercial markets and use this expertise of develop customized energy solutions.
Plan and develop sales strategies based on the competitive pressures and management objectives driving a customer’s energy decisions.
Develop pro-forma analyses depicting the financial contributions of specific customers and/or customer segments.
Establish SJI as a “Preferred Energy Partner” by providing customers with timely, accurate, reliable and high quality service and problems resolutions.
Analyze competitive product and service offerings and recommend to management new products and product enhancements that may better reflect customer expectations and values.
Participate in the project development process by:
- Communicating unmet customer needs, changing market dynamics, and new or improved competitor offerings;
- Actively seeking customer involvement in the design and development process to ensure that products provide customers with added value.
Coordinate the design of customized, supplemental energy reports to be distributed to customers on a monthly basis.
Represent the company at various business meetings and functions conducted by customers, business groups, municipal agencies, et al, where applicable.
Negotiate pricing and terms of service agreements in conjunction with management.
Monitor and manage designated accounts and facilitate a team approach to problem resolution among SJI subsidiaries.
Review all completed paperwork and necessary agreements relative to providing service.
Assist in the preparation budgets and sales forecasts.
Performs duties inherent in all supervisors, professional and administrative positions. Consistent with all positions in this classification, additional projects, tasks and/or duties

Energy Analyst (Mays Landing, NJ - South Jersey Energy Solutions)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Plan and perform all functions required for serving retail load. Schedule and/or oversee commodity schedules. Prepares the preliminary portfolio requirements for near month and compiles preliminary natural gas accrual for submission to Accounting. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks, including analysis of historical consumption and costs. A wide degree of creativity, independent analysis and latitude is expected.

Public Relations Specialist (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:34:00 GMT

Public Relations Specialist

Role & Responsibilities:

Implement communication and public relations strategies involving media outlets, community-based organizations and governmental entities.
Develop relationships and build upon existing relationships to support revenue building corporate initiatives
Highlight corporate community involvement using media relations activities, contacts, and experience
Create and help maintain corporate website content
Coordinate employee participation in volunteer and community initiatives and corporate sponsored events
Draft intelligent, provocative copy targeted at varied audiences to support corporate communications at all levels

We offer: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, prescription, dental), tuition reimbursement, 401k, etc.

Starting salary for this on-site, full-time position is approximately $42,500 per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application (please attach a resume) for immediate confidential consideration.

**Only candidates under consideration will be contacted**

Equal Opportunity Employer

HVAC Residential Sales (Absecon, NJ - South Jersey Energy Service Plus)

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:32:00 GMT

BASIC FUNCTION:

Meets with customers to profitably sell HVAC equipment in line with business objectives and customer needs. Performs Home Energy Assessments as needed. Job functions include, but are not limited to:

Produce business growth by profitably selling HVAC products and services, either through customer leads or self-generated leads.
Perform load calculations and other technical requirements in support of equipment recommendations and utility rebate requirements.
Process sales agreements and job paperwork, including permits for jobs and utility rebates.
Respond to customer inquiries regarding products and services offered.
Coordinate with customers regarding job scheduling and job payment.
Recommend and sell other SJI products and services where appropriate.
Perform duties inherent in all supervisory, professional and administrative positions.
Consistent with all positions in this classification, additional projects, tasks and/or duties beyond what is outlined here may be assigned as required.

Manager, Risk Management (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:42:00 GMT

Responsible for overseeing risk management initiatives and strategies

Essential Functions:

Participates in the process to identify and assess risk in all business units and provide an integrated, corporate-wide view, ensuring that the sum is a risk profile consistent with the company's risk strategy.
Utilize models to quantify the organization's overall exposure to market risk, credit risk, earnings risk and cash flow risk among others, and monitor the exposure to these risks.
In conjunction with the Risk Analyst and support staff;
- Responsible for setting and maintaining credit limits for our wholesale and retail businesses.
- Responsible for measuring, reporting and monitoring various risk metrics and trading limits.
- Ensure all forward physical transactions are confirmed with the respective counterparties.
- Development and analysis of various reports and reconciliations which will be distributed to internal stakeholders.
Participate in the implementation and refinement of company policies relating to the measuring, reporting and management of strategic and operational risks.
Support efforts to elevate the visibility and understanding of risk across the organization.
Recognize emerging risks.
Assist in devising appropriate mitigation strategies for significant risks.
Will review gas, power and other contracts and assess for risks to the company.
Performs duties inherent in all supervisory, professional and administrative positions. Consistent with all positions in the classification, additional projects, tasks and/or duties beyond what is outlined here may be assigned as required.

Operations Technician (Millville, NJ - Cumberland Division)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:02:00 GMT

Major Function: Operations Technicians may be assigned by the Company to perform all aspects of work within the Street/Utility Job Family including, but not limited to:

· Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to customer service and meter and gas pressure regulator installations

· Conducting leak investigations and responding to emergencies of any nature

· Installing, repairing and maintaining distribution mains and services

· Operating mechanical equipment

· Other duties as defined by the CBA for the Street/Utility Job Family

Initial assignments will be as follows: UTILITY

Thereafter, assignments may be made within the job family consistent with the CBA.

Operations Technician (Glassboro, NJ - Glassboro Division)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Major Function: Operations Technicians may be assigned by the Company to perform all aspects of work within the Street/Utility Job Family including, but not limited to:

· Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to customer service and meter and gas pressure regulator installations

· Conducting leak investigations and responding to emergencies of any nature

· Installing, repairing and maintaining distribution mains and services

· Operating mechanical equipment

· Other duties as defined by the CBA for the Street/Utility Job Family

Initial assignments will be as follows: UTILITY

Thereafter, assignments may be made within the job family consistent with the CBA.

Manager, Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Program Implementation (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:43:00 GMT

BASIC FUNCTION: To increase sales of SJG’s Energy Efficiency Programs including the direct use of natural gas and energy efficient technologies through the development, maintenance, and leveraging of relationships of contractors providing services to commercial/industrial facilities including but not limited to mechanical contractors, plumbers, engineers, architects, etc.

Focus is to manage SJG’s Commercial Preferred Contactor Participants through education, networking, recognizing/rewarding performance, and implementation of the contractual terms and conditions. Actively facilitates the interaction between the Preferred Contractor Participants and other Networks with SJG’s field sales and inside sales persons individually and in teams to promote SJG’s energy efficiency programs and the direct use of natural gas.

The Contractor Program Manager will target prospective and existing customers to deliver SJG’s existing and future energy efficiency programs to Commercial/Industrial/Institutional customers. Focus will be on converting prospective customers from oil, electric, propane and other fossil fuels to the direct use of natural gas and promoting/delivering SJG’s energy efficiency programs to existing customers and prospective customers alike via the Commercial Preferred Contractor Participants and other network opportunities.

The Contractor Program Manager will maintain and develop a referral network including but not limited to area wide commercial mechanical equipment and building contractors, equipment suppliers, real estate professionals and trade allies, and others as appropriate particularly those that encourage energy efficient and renewable systems.

Program Manager, Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:42:00 GMT

BASIC FUNCTION: This is a Key Senior Management position promoting, via education and consulting energy efficiency, through the direct use of natural gas and other energy efficient technologies to increase revenue generation within the Commercial/Industrial Sector.

A key objective of this position is to increase revenue through pro-active technical and administrative support of EEE&C management and the EEE&C teams in their activities to generate new energy efficient customers and improve the efficiency of existing customers within the Commercial/Industrial Sector.

This individual will participate as a senior and key member of the EEE&C management team in developing sales and business development strategies. Works on implementation tactics and plans to insure retention and growth of EEE&C.

This individual consults with EEE&C Program Managers (Residential and Marketing), Consulting Managers, appropriate staff, and possibly Third Party Administrators of EE Programs to develop creative business and technical EE proposals based upon knowledge and experience of technical, tariff and legal issues.

This individual will develop, implement and monitor contracts to assure that all necessary documentation is executed in a timely manner (including security agreements, letters of credit, take or pay agreements, etc.).

They will also provide direct technical support to EEE&C efforts including developing technical solutions and providing support to engineers.

This individual may service a small portfolio of customers whose complexity and dollar value to the company dictate ongoing specific as assigned.

Knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment, design, and installation, piping and venting distribution, is required, along with the ability to perform and produce energy audits.

Significant relevant work experience may be substituted for the specified educational requirements.

Manages budgeting process and tracks ongoing results. Advises on actions to meet/exceed budget.

HR Intern (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:16:00 GMT

Qualifications:

· Minimum two years college with concentration in Human Resources or related course of study

· Must be able to work 15 – 20 hours/week during school year or 40 hours/week if summer Intern

· Must be able to work in a fast paced environment while handling multiple priorities

· Must be able to handle sensitive/confidential information in a professional manner

· Ability to work with limited supervision

· Good judgment and strong communication skills are required.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

Clerical Job Family - CSR Part Time (8) (Folsom, NJ - Corporate Headquarters)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Duties include but are not limited to:

Typing
Filing
Answering Customer Inquiries
Maintaining Records
Other duties as defined

Applicants hired into this position may be required to work in any position and/or location within the "Clerical Job Family" per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Operations Technician - GL (3 Openings) (Glassboro, NJ - Glassboro Division)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to customer service, meter and gas pressure regulator installations
Conducting leak investigations and responding to emergencies of any nature
Installing, repairing and maintaining distribution mains and services
Operating mechanical equipment
Initial assignment will be as follows: STREET

Operations Technician - Waterford (Waterford Works, NJ - Waterford Division)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to customer service, meter and gas pressure regulator installations
Conducting leak investigations and responding to emergencies of any nature
Installing repairing and maintaining distribution mains and services
Operating mechanical equipment
Initial responsibility will be: STREET

Operations Technician - Cumberland (4) (Millville, NJ - Cumberland Division)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to customer service, meter and gas pressure regulator installation
Conducting leak investigations and responding to emergencies of any nature
Installing, repairing and maintaining distribution mains and services
Operating mechanical equipment
Initial assignments will be as follows: (3) - Street ; (1) - Utility

Operations Technician - Glassboro (2) (Glassboro, NJ - Glassboro Division)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Completing all phases of core utility work with regard to customer service, meter and gas pressure regulator installations
Conducting leak investigations and responding to emergencies of any nature
Installing, preparing and maintaining distribution mains and services
Operating mechanical equipment

Initial responsibility will be: UTILITY