Steam Distribution Engineer

Creative Energy; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,802 - 70,973; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Training opportunities

SkyTrain nearby location

Job summary

Creative Energy, downtown Vancouver, seeks a Steam Distribution Engineer to operate and maintain the Steam Distribution System, boiler plant operations, and distribution networks. You will work with a team ensuring safe, reliable energy delivery and support service engineers in daily tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate, 3rd Class preferred, and 3–5 years experience in chillers, HVAC, and piping.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.
• 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate preferred.
• Other relevant trade qualifications or certificates are assets.
• Minimum 3–5 years of related experience in chillers, chilled water systems, instrumentation, electrical, HVAC and pipe fitting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Steam Distribution System, including boiler plant operations, steam, hot and chilled water plants and distribution systems.
• Assist other Service Engineers with operation, maintenance, repair or new installation of building services.
• Read and record all building consumption meters at month end and as required.
• Transport materials from plant or suppliers’ premises to job sites.
• Assist in removal, rebuild and recording of service line distribution equipment (valves, pilots, traps, etc.).
• Contribute to safety, efficiency and day-to-day operation of the Plant and distribution system.

Skills

Health & safety

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Operational excellence

Initiative

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer skills

Physical ability

Education

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate (preferred)

Other trade qualifications/certificates

Job description

About Us

Recognized as a leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy is the developer, owner, and operator of sustainable district energy systems across North America. Our team has a client‑focused, community‑driven approach to projects that deliver outstanding quality and service while providing clear, measurable benefits that direct long‑term growth and sustainability.

As developer, owner, and operator of one of Canada’s largest thermal networks in downtown Vancouver, we provide significant value to developers, landowners, end‑users, and the broader community through flexible thermal energy solutions by reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs, and improving energy reliability. With sixteen bespoke projects across Ontario, British Columbia, and Washington State, we are helping communities transition to cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure.

Our projects focus on innovation, resiliency, and sustainability, and span across a broad spectrum of technologies including geo‑exchange, ocean exchange, sewer heat recovery, thermal storage, and microgrids.

Utilizing experience and expertise developed through over 56 years of service, Creative Energy is advancing a wide portfolio of new low‑carbon district energy systems across North America, including the revitalization and decarbonization of our downtown Vancouver steam energy centre. This will be one of North America’s largest thermal fuel‑switch projects and will provide downtown Vancouver with renewable energy infrastructure for decades to come.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a customer service focused Steam Distribution Engineer to operate and maintain our Steam Distribution System, including boiler plant operations, steam, hot and chilled water plants and distribution systems and building services. You will:

• Assist other Service Engineers as directed in the operation and maintenance of the Steam and Hot Water distribution systems.
• Assist with repair or new installation of building services.
• Operate equipment as necessary – manhole blowers, pumps, etc.
• Transport materials from plant or suppliers’ premises to the job site.
• Read and record all building consumption meters at month end and as required during the month.
• Assist in the removal, rebuild and recording of all service line distribution equipment e.g. pressure reducing valves, pilots, traps, drums, etc.
• Other duties as required for the safety, improvement, and day‑to‑day operation of the Plant and distribution system.

What You Bring

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a valid 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.
• 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate Preferred.
• Other relevant trade qualifications or certificates are considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of related experience, including chillers, chilled water systems, instrumentation, electrical, HVAC and pipe fitting experience.

Specialized Skills, Knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and a commitment to operate in a team environment with a focus on safety.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Committed to providing superior customer service.
• Ability to contribute to an environment focused on operational excellence and continuous process improvement.
• Proactive and results‑oriented with the ability to take initiative.
• Attention to detail and a problem‑solving mindset.
• Computer skills and the ability to use e‑mail, electronic logs and databases.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

What we Offer

• Compensation $47.04 - $51.52 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package, including enrollment in the defined benefit pension plan.
• Support for further training to enhance your credentials.
• Location is one block from the SkyTrain in downtown Vancouver.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow‑up.