We are seeking to fill an Energy Engineer position. The position will be located at our Scarborough location at 333 Progress. Energy Engineer This role reports to the Director Continuous Improvement & Quality and works to help support the Corporate Energy Manager. Main responsibilities cover all Atlantic business & operational units. The Energy Engineer is responsible for auditing, investigating, and monitoring the energy use & strives to improve energy efficiency throughout the entire box and paper manufacturing process. They will be key in Investigating novel solutions using their engineering background to help reduce and optimize our energy usage. Responsibilities:

• Develop and investigate energy-saving opportunity projects including both capital improvement projects and operational and maintenance programs.
• Meeting on a regular basis with production teams to help brainstorm and employ new energy conservation projects. This will be done at the paper mills, box plants and support facilities.
• Interface with Finance to create and distribute a monthly energy report to key stake holders to help use our energy resources more effectively. Including a concise executive summary of the month to key management
• Investigate and recommend medium to smaller energy-saving projects, including the planning, budgeting, and scheduling for the design, installation, commissioning, and verification of energy efficiency projects.
• Energy process monitoring and troubleshooting at key facilities to better understand power quality and impacts on the production process to help justify capital projects
• Develop and implement a long-term sustainable energy plan for all Atlantic and satellite facilities, including solar, biogas burning and sludge disposal incineration.
• Support our Global Adjustment program championed by the Corporate Energy Manager including potential manufacturing plant pauses to minimize yearly energy costs.
• Champion our continuous improvements efforts in regards to LED lighting at all facilities, implementing rate of return and incentives for key LED projects. Auditing current facilities and scoping out new projects to optimize energy usage and cost.
• Keep up to date with evolving and new technologies relevant to the industry and keep up to date with energy incentive programs through utility providers

Meet regularly with utility representative to investigate novel and evolving strategies to increase our energy use efficiency.

• Complete Energy Reports and project updates with savings measured and reflected through utility bills and other tracking capabilities implemented.
  • This role requires 50-75% local travel between different business units and locations for projects, discussions and engaging leadership at executive level. Some travel outside Ontario will be required as the applicant develops in their role.

Requirements:

• Strong process engineering skills
• Statistical Leadership, use data to drive process improvement
• Documentation (technical writing), machine specification, SOP guides, and validation results
• Working knowledge of power distribution, natural gas optimization, and other key energy source utilization

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree, preferably in chemical or mechanical engineering
• 2-4 years experience in an industrial environment, with preference for this experience to be in the corrugated or paper making industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and with little direction in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Leadership skills, organize and lead small groups of cross functional team members
• Preference will be given to candidates with corrugated or pulp and paper experience, particularly in the energy field, however experience in any process industry will be an asset.

Competencies: Customer Focus - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services. Decision Quality - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision. Drive for Results - Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results. Leadership - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviours, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects. Teamwork - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to \xe2\x80\x9croll up their sleeves\xe2\x80\x9d as necessary. Think and Act like an owner - Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviours even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks, holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results and openly raises a challenge even if others don\xe2\x80\x99t.
Atlantic Packaging is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues and customers feel valued and supported. We are committed to developing our team to reflect the diversity of our communities in which we live and work and seek applicants with a wide range of abilities. If you require accommodation, please contact HR@atlantic.ca.