Energy Analyst

Maintenance Dept

Woodstock, ON, CA

The Vuteq group of companies is actively engaged in automotive parts manufacturing and design and currently supplies Interior and Exterior components to General Motors, Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Honda Motor Manufacturing. Located in Woodstock, Ontario, we are proud to supply quality products and services to our customers for the past 38 years. We are a diverse team of skilled professionals, and pride ourselves in maintaining a culture that is inclusive, supportive and provides opportunities for growth.

We are currently looking for an Energy Analyst to join our team! 

Position Description 

• 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 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
• Other duties as required
   

Qualifications 

Education

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Procurement (CEP) Professional designations or willing to complete required certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Interest and 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

Salary Range:$55,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

What we offer: 

• Yearly provided uniforms
• Safety shoe allowance of $160
• Prescription safety glasses
• Employer paid family benefit plan 
• RRSP/DPSP Incentives 
• Referral bonuses
• Extensive hands-on training
• Team appreciation lunches
• Kaizen incentive program
• Paid sick and personal time
• Paid earned day – 1/year up to 11 max.
• Paid vacation time – 2 weeks/year 
• Paid company floaters at Christmas
• Community involvement opportunities 
• Company events – Holiday parties, summer picnic, BBQ’s 
• Stability - 38 years in Woodstock
• Paid OT for 40+ hours a week or 8+ hours a day
• Opportunities for team member growth and development