Job Details
ENERGY SPECIALIST
ONE POSITION FOR THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT.
FORTY HOURS PER WEEK. TWELVE MONTHS PER YEAR.
QUALIFICATIONS AS PER THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
RATE OF PAY AS PER THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.
DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent
- Sustainable Energy Management Associate Certificate (SEMAC) or equivalent
- Minimum two years of related experience in the field
- Comprehensive knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems including broad knowledge of automation systems
- Demonstratable knowledge and experience with energy efficient technology related to lighting systems, HVAC systems, cooling plant equipment, heating plant equipment and control systems
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office with ability to form emails (Outlook), create documents and presentation (Word/PowerPoint), manipulate data (Excel) as well as navigate the internet and use web-based applications
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Keeps in mind the safety of others including school children
- Actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment
- Clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully
- Possesses strong organizational skills and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work
- Takes initiative and works efficiently without direct supervision
- Respects the confidential nature of all information
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements and manages a utility management software program focused on utility performance management and future upgrade/project identification
- Completes annual Carbon Neutral Government reporting on behalf of the School District
- Monitors and troubleshoots Direct Digital Controls (DDC) from a variety of vendors
- Collects energy consumption data from utilities and benchmarks energy performance of buildings and fleet
- Prepares quarterly energy update reports with a focus on energy consumption and costs, energy breakdown, baseline energy use, and projected savings/reductions of future capital energy upgrade projects
- Monitors DDC systems and works with District Mechanical Department in scheduling and controlling systems to perform efficiently
- Works closely with Facilities Management on project identification and scope for minor capital upgrades
- Develops case study reports, business cases, grant applications and communication material related to energy reduction and sustainability projects
- Provides technical assistance to other district staff, including management
- Communicates and coordinates with external stakeholders including contractors and consultants
- Performs other related duties as time permits and/or assigned as required