Utility Data Center Advisor

Job Title: Utility Data Center Advisor (Energy Innovation Advisor)

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The Utility Data Center Advisor (Energy Innovation Advisor) is responsible for providing technical consultation and expertise for key customer and utility-focused data center and technology programs. Develops and maintains technical expertise on a wide breadth of operational technologies and acts as technical lead on major projects and programs related to data center customers, coordinating and managing activities across multiple business units to extract the highest value. Develops and delivers high level presentations to executive leadership committees including providing expert recommendations on best course of action. Develops relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. Reports to senior management on program status and provides advice on critical issues and opportunities. Provides technical consultation and expertise in the domain of on-site, distributed backup power generation (Microgrids) and energy storage. Participates in recognized industry and/or professional organizations including national and international standards bodies.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

Advanced Degree in Engineering, Science, Finance, Business or related field

Membership in recognized industry and/or professional organizations.

Capable of developing state-of-the-art solution(s) to challenging and complex problems, meeting aggressive time schedules and supporting multi-discipline teams.

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to research initiatives and stay current with industry trends & developments.

Ability to develop emerging technologies to deliver the business strategy and customer solutions, analyze emerging technologies and make appropriate recommendations.

Ability to inform and influence key internal and external decision makers up to the CEO.

Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to convey complex/technical content in a coherent and compelling story for audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge and exert influence.

Ability to establish relationships with multiple technology teams and provide subject-matter expertise and advice relevant to specific business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology or related field and 12 years of prior relevant experience in the technology (with at least 5 years in data center sector) sector with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues impacting the industry with emphasis on renewables, distributed energy or grid technologies. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, High School/GED plus 16 years directly related experience in the power or technology sector with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues impacting the industry with emphasis on renewables, distributed energy and grid technologies.

Experience building complete and complex business cases with multiple options using research and analysis.

In-depth knowledge and understanding of emerging energy technologies and related business models, such as solar, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy management software platforms, etc.

In-depth knowledge of energy issues, technologies, markets, the electric utility industry, and relevant state and federal requirements.

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