Energy Engineer

Magna-International-6df39721; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain is seeking an Energy Manager to design and execute plans that meet our Energy and Sustainability Standards. You will drive emissions reductions, optimize energy costs, and lead a cross-functional team to implement Carbon Net-Zero initiatives across the division.

The role requires 2+ years leading sustainability projects, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. Regular travel and flexible hours may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience leading energy or sustainability projects in industry.
• Certified Energy Manager an asset.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills as well as excellent spelling and grammatical skills.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with PC based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skill and ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail driven and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility with Energy and Sustainability team reporting, and optimizing emissions and costs.
• Determine and utilize funding and reduction potentials.
• Ensure Energy Compliance at the division and educate on energy management and emissions control.
• Record operational energy consumption and costs and environmental impact.
• Benchmark energy and sustainability measures against Magna plants or suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Magna’s Sustainable Development goals.

Skills

Energy management

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related discipline

Certified Energy Manager an asset

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Internet research

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities

Scope of Position Designs and executes plans and activities to ensure that MSM meets or exceeds the requirements of Magna’s Energy and Sustainability Standards and Targets. Continually delivers projects that improve cost and reduce environmental impact.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience leading energy or sustainability projects in industry.
• Certified Energy Manager an asset.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills as well as excellent spelling and grammatical skills.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with PC based computer software, eg. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and internet research.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skill and an ability to work within and meet deadlines.
• Detail driven.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to preserve confidential nature of assignments.

Vacancy

Immediate, Open Position

Annual Compensation Range: $70,000 to $85,000.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Take responsibility in conjunction with the Energy and Sustainability team reporting, and optimizing emissions and costs.
• Determination and utilization of all possible fundings and reduction potentials.
• Take responsibility for Energy Compliance at the division (current legislation in energy law).
• Take responsibility of education regarding energy management and emissions control.
• Determination and recording of operational energy consumption, energy costs (natural gas, electricity, heat, compressed air, water, welding gas, e.g.) and associated environmental impact (carbon footprint).
• Detection of optimization potentials through the energy monitoring system.
• Benchmark of new / existing energy and sustainability efficiency measures at other Magna plants or suppliers – examination of innovative technologies / processes, the use of which sustainably promote the areas of the division in terms of energy use.
• Stay in contact with other Energy and Sustainability Champions of Magna as well as the Corporate and Group Energy and Sustainability leads.
• Deliver and deploy a Carbon Net-Zero Plan in line with the Magna Net-Zero Playbook.
• Lead a cross-functional team to deliver on Magna’s Sustainable Development goals.
• Ensures that any customer needs relevant to energy or sustainability management are met on time.
• Take responsibility of the Mafact 6.10 Energy Reduction and 6.11 Sustainability questionnaire and score.
• Lead monthly Energy and Sustainability Team meeting.
• Update monthly sustainability metrix data on HSELinx (fuel usage, waste, water, etc.).
• Develop business case/calculate ROIs for energy and sustainability projects.
• Update HSELinx with applicable projects/updates.
• Semi-annual update of HSELinx Global Energy Project Tracker.
• Organization of Energy Walks / Treasure Hunts during production and non-production times.
• Participate in the (Expanded Energy Manager) EEM Program, with the expectation to complete and verify 5% in savings.
• Evaluate new machines for energy efficiency.
• Enforces start up/shut down policies and monitor for improvements.
• Review and improve peak demand management.
• Support Engineering team with additional duties.

Other responsibilities

• Operate and manage an expense budget.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as required for occasional out of town visits.
• Must be able to travel between locations.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

AI Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely with our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Powertrain

Company Culture

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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