Energy Analyst
Vuteq Canada is a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing organization, located in Woodstock, Ontario.
By continually improving our systems and processes through ongoing evaluation of company objectives, we are able to maintain our commitment in ensuring that requirements and expectations for quality and safety are realized.
We strive to be an indispensable partner to our customers, driven by our team members and their engagement, and commit to developing the future with passion and sincerity.
We are a non-unionized environment that promotes internal growth; we believe in the development of our team members in order to succeed as an organization, so if you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a company, look no further!
Job Summary
The Energy Analyst is responsible for identifying, reporting, and implementing energy-saving opportunities throughout Vuteq’s facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create database/energy tracking and monitoring system for Vuteq’s facilities
- Draft processes that capture current monthly energy consumption and electrical load of inventory of major equipment
- Train team members on new tracking and monitoring system
- Review existing energy study reports and assess all areas/departments in order to identify any energy saving opportunities, and recognize which systems require more detailed evaluations
- Review control systems, operating schedules, and maintenance practices within plant to classify operational savings
- Develop maintenance practices and programs to enhance energy efficiency
- Identify, assess, prioritize, and recommend to management various energy-saving opportunities, including both capital improvement projects and operational maintenance changes
- Prepare business cases to justify capital expenditures, and complete applications to local distribution companies (LDC)/conservation and demand management (CDM) to maximize funding available for energy-saving projects
- Coordinate implementation of energy-saving projects, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling for design, installation, commissioning, and verification of energy efficiency projects
- Work with team members to develop strategies for measurement and verification of energy-saving projects
- Work to create and foster a sustainable energy management culture at all facilities, and provide an avenue to employees to recognize and report issues and ideas regarding energy conservation and efficiency
- Implement team member training and awareness program to promote energy conservation and communicate the energy efficiency initiatives undertaken
- Coordinate and support site inspections performed by LDC/Ontario Power Association (OPA)
- Collect relevant information regarding additional electrical energy use (equipment purchases, schedule changes, occupancy changes, construction, etc.)
- Complete any necessary reports to demonstrate energy saving activities to management group
Job Qualifications
Education
- Successful completion of a minimum three-year engineering advanced diploma from a college (environmental engineering/environmental science considered relevant)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Procurement (CEP) Professional designations considered assets
Experience
- 1 – 2 years of experience in environmental sustainability
- 2-3 years of experience with provincial and federal regulations regarding energy conservation
Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of the distribution of energy flow and how it relates to the bottom line
- Ability to measure and monitor environmental footprint as it pertains to energy use and policy
- Technical fluency in electrical and mechanical systems and leading energy management solutions
- Strong verbal and oral communication skills
- Ability to analyze large amounts of complex data and turn out actionable insights
- Excellent time management skills
- Aptitude for multi-tasking and a willingness to become involved in daily operations
Other
- Must have a valid driver's license
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.