Energy Engineer

Cariboo Pulp & Paper
Quesnel, BC , CAN

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West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Cariboo Pulp is currently recruiting for an Energy Engineer.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Superintendent the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of an Energy Management Plan.

• Identifying energy savings opportunities and developing plans to realize these savings
• Lead the development and implementation of an Energy Management Plan
• Project development and management including tracking and prioritizing energy‑saving projects, and completing cost / benefit analysis for energy projects
• Conducting or arranging energy audits, surveys, and measurement/verification
• Assisting in the preparation of energy budgets
• Monitor process and non-process operations
• Troubleshooting and optimizing all energy consuming systems
• Benchmarking and establishing KPIs to track and report energy consumption and emissions data
• Managing the collection of in‑house and utility meter readings
• Evaluating alternative energy scenarios based on sustainable sources such as biomass
• Monitoring and advising on changing legislation and regulations
• Keeping current on new technologies with respect to energy efficiency
• Completing quarterly energy management reports and presenting them to operating committee
• Supporting power generation operation team in optimizing power generation revenue
• Supporting Turnaround activities
• Other duties as assigned

• A Bachelors or Masters in engineering (Chemicals, Mechanical) and specific designations such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Master of Engineering in Clean Energy
• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience
• Understanding of power generation, transmission and distribution, and consumption including basic knowledge of power quality to inform strategic decisions
• An understanding of industrial utilities including natural gas, steam, and compressed air
• Strong written communication skills are required for preparing reports and proposals for utility providers, consultants, and management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent skills in all forms of communication
• The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed

• Experience in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) analysis and heat exchange network analysis
• An understanding of processes such as NBSK pulping, co‑generation of heat and power, renewable energy systems and turbine technology

• The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location. The range is between $84,500 and $100,500 per year
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Located in Quesnel, BC, Cariboo Pulp is a fore running producer of NBSK pulp as well as clean, green energy. Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Quesnel’s welcoming community.

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