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General Motors Canada Energy Efficiency Expert in Markham, Ontario
Job Description
Work Arrangement: On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Energy Conservation Expert for Canada plays a pivotal role in optimizing industrial processes to reduce energy consumption, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainability goals. This position focuses on analyzing energy usage, developing conservation strategies, and implementing solutions to optimize energy performance in manufacturing and non-manufacturing settings. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in energy systems, HVAC, and lighting, work collaboratively with internal teams and contractors, and bring a fresh approach to problem-solving energy solutions.
What You'll Do
Create and manage an Energy Team – The Energy Team will assist the Energy Manager in achieving their objectives as outlined in the Energy Management Plan.
Primary Assessment – Review existing energy study reports and perform a high-level assessment, including a walkthrough audit of each major process area of each site, to identify energy performance improvement opportunities and to identify which systems will require more detailed evaluations.
Maintenance and Operating Schedules – Review and provide a description of the control systems, operating schedules, and maintenance practices at each Facility / process to identify operational energy savings. Develop maintenance practices and programs to enhance energy efficiency.
Energy Saving Opportunities & Action Planning – Identify, assess, prioritize and recommend to senior management energy efficiency projects, including both capital improvement projects and operational and maintenance changes.
Project Implementation & Energy Savings – Coordinate the implementation of energy efficiency projects, including the planning, budgeting, and scheduling for the design, installation, commissioning, and verification of such projects.
Measurement & Verification – Develop and implement a strategy for the measurement & verification of energy efficiency projects, including collecting and maintaining baseline data and post-project data.
Energy management behavior and business process improvements – Work to create and foster a sustainable energy management culture and provide an avenue for employees to recognize and report issues and ideas regarding energy efficiency.
Employee Awareness Program – Implement an employee training and awareness program to promote energy conservation and communicate the energy efficiency programs undertaken.
Reporting – Maintain a project registry of energy savings opportunities, with key project data, such as estimated savings and costs, status tracking, ownership, and next steps, and complete other reporting requirements associated with the Energy Manager program.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies for energy efficiency and decarbonization.
Assist in securing grants, rebates, and incentives for energy efficiency projects.
Organize and support corporate energy treasure hunts as applicable.
Input/manage utility meter reads and forecasting (as assigned) to include annual budget development.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related sciences or bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Valid (G) driver's license.
Ability to travel 40% of the time to sites.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience in energy management systems.
Contribution to project development and scope development.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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