Contract Energy Manager

TOWN OF WHITECOURT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Energy Manager (Contract Position)
    Job #25-017
            
                                        
There has never been a better time for you to step into municipal employment and have a strong role in shaping your future, your career, and the community. We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect bring out the best in our team and we are currently accepting resumes for a full-time Energy Manager. This is a contract position for the duration of approximately one year. The position reports to the Manager Facilities.

Key duties will include:
•    Manage and track energy-saving projects.
•    Analyze energy performance using monitoring equipment and statistical analysis.
•    Develop overall continuous improvement and/or energy management plans. 
•    Collect, organize, and analyze energy data to identify opportunities for improvement. 
•    Motivate, coach, and train, facility management personnel and teams on energy efficiency best practices. 
•    Write technical reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. 
•    Make procedural and policy recommendations based on information obtained.
•    Perform financial, operational, and environmental analysis of energy-related projects.

Qualifications include:
•    Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.  
•    Must have demonstrated technical and applied knowledge on climate change and/or energy management.
•    Professional designation such as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS), or equivalent are considered assets.
•    Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, chemical, commercial, industrial, energy efficiency, project management (with an energy focus), facility engineering, or a related field.
•    Familiarity with systems such as HVAC, lighting, chillers and refrigeration, motors, variable frequency drives, compressed air, building envelope, renewable energy, and process equipment. 
•    Proficiency in energy modeling software and ability to use it effectively (e.g., RETScreen, GRITS, Energy Star Portfolio Manager). 
•    Knowledge of energy management systems, greenhouse gas inventories, and climate change initiatives.

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides a competitive salary and first-rate benefits package.  The successful applicant will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check and drivers’ abstract prior to being hired.  

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