South Jersey Industries’ Post

SJI’s IGNITE internship program provides students with the opportunity to network and gain hands-on industry experience. We’re excited to be joined by Drexel University students who have been interning at SJI for the last several months as part of the university’s cooperative education program. Hear what Ray Gan, a Mechanical Engineering major, has been working on since joining SJI as a co-op this year.

Elizabethtown Gas was proud to serve as a sponsor for the 3rd annual charity kickball tournament hosted by Rahway native and Buffalo Bills Lineman Dion Dawkins. Our incredible employees came out in full force, showcasing their athletic skills and team spirit in support of the community. Proceeds from the event went to Dion's Dreamers, a nonprofit Dawkins established to assist those in need, mentor youth, and advocate for vulnerable populations and communities. A special thank you to michael Sims, Meter Reader, and Gabriel Sanchez, Systems Planning Engineer II, for organizing and leading the effort and to all employees who participated and contributed to this worthy cause! Read more about the event on TAPinto.net - Local News and Digital Marketing https://bit.ly/3S4RReq

SJI congratulates Steven Cocchi, senior vice president and chief financial officer, on being elected to the Stockton University Foundation board of directors! An accomplished leader, Steven is a member of the Public Utility Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the State Affairs Committee of the American Gas Association and serves on the board of trustees of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City. Steven has been elected alongside Sage Del Valle, co-founder and CEO of Differnt Systems, a technology consulting, development and implementation firm. The Stockton University Foundation is an independent organization comprised of community leaders, Stockton alumni and other friends and supporters, whose sole mission is to support the philanthropic needs of Stockton University. The Foundation supports many programs, student groups, faculty projects and other initiatives, and awards more than $1 million in annual scholarship support. Read more in the below article by ROI-NJ: https://bit.ly/3S1pUV8

SJI president and CEO, Michael Renna, recently joined the Simply Dynamic Podcast, powered by Rowan University, to share how lessons he’s learned from his academic career and professional athletics have helped him become the leader he is today. Listen to the insightful episode titled “Role Models, Mentorship, and Leading Culture Change,” here: https://bit.ly/3VVi5RY

As part of the IGNITE Internship Program, our interns work closely with SJI’s various departments to better understand the topics and fields that interest them. Meet Nolan Scott, a Mechanical Engineering student at The Catholic University of America. We look forward to seeing what he accomplishes in our Emergency Preparedness department this summer!

SJI congratulates John Raiford, Director, Information Technology, as he retires after an outstanding 36-year career at the company. John has been the driving force behind numerous technological advancements that have shaped SJI’s success. He is also a dedicated community leader and mentor, serving as vice president and then president of the American Association of Blacks in Energy - South Jersey Chapter (AABE-SJC), where he helped to establish the annual AABE Scholarship Golf Outing. Learn more about John’s career and long-lasting impact at SJI in the article below. We thank John for his exemplary 36 years of service and wish him all the best in this new chapter!  

As SJI continues to grow, we’re looking for innovative and adaptable candidates to join our team and help us fulfill our mission of delivering safe, reliable, affordable energy. Check out the available positions below or visit https://bit.ly/43YnvhO to learn more. Application Administrator ll – https://bit.ly/3xSbQX1 Systems Administrator lll – https://bit.ly/3XUnNGn Finance Analyst Senior - https://bit.ly/3XTPnTS Senior Innovation & Business Improvement Analyst - https://bit.ly/3ztWN6a Distribution & Transportation Integrity Analyst - https://bit.ly/3XOzQVA

May we always remember the sacrifices made by those who came before us and strive to uphold the values of liberty, equality, and unity. SJI wishes you a happy and safe Independence Day!

At SJI, safety is a core value and central to who we are as a company. With that, we’re thrilled to share that The American Gas Association (AGA) has awarded South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas with 2023 Industry Leader Accident Prevention awards, marking the fifth straight year both utilities have earned this distinction. “We are proud of this recognition from the AGA for our safety performance and will always be committed to ensuring the safety of our employees, customers and communities we serve,” - Melissa Orsen, senior vice president, SJI and president, SJI Utilities. A very special thank you to New Jersey Business Magazine for highlighting this recognition. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4bpjhTn