System Operations Analyst

nWave Pictures Distribution; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable energy services provider in Toronto is seeking an Operations Analyst to support operational excellence by monitoring plant performance and optimizing operations. The ideal candidate should hold a post-secondary degree in mechanical engineering or system design, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in tools like MS Excel and Power BI. Strong communication and detail-oriented skills are essential for this role that plays a key part in decarbonization efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a dynamic environment.
• Organized with strong multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis on heating, cooling, and power generation systems.
• Optimize plant operations and develop production models.
• Manage KPI dashboards and generate reports.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Experience with Python

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary degree in mechanical engineering or electric/system design engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Power BI

Database

Job description

About Enwave

Enwave Energy Corporation is a fully integrated, sustainable energy services provider with Canadian operations in Toronto, Windsor, London, and Charlottetown. With over thirty years of experience operating one of North America's largest district energy systems and dealing with a variety of energy needs, Enwave has developed the capabilities to deliver a broad array of services and proven track record for sustainable growth.

What’s different about Enwave?

• We DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY : Every day we explore how to leverage local environments to enable bold ideas and innovation. That’s how we are changing the way energy is deployed. It’s exciting work, backed by committed capital to scale quickly and make impact. If pushing boundaries and opening new doors is how you want to spend the workday, join our team of change makers.
• We ACHIEVE BIG GOALS : What we do matters to each of us and to the world at large. We’re a growing team driven by a bold vision, fully committed to the work and each other. This dynamic, rapidly evolving environment will expand your knowledge into exciting new areas.
• You can BE A CATALYST FOR PROGRESS : Enwave’s scalable solutions have the power to reduce emissions and help decarbonize our future – and seeing our commercial models replicated by others is incredibly rewarding. You can feel proud knowing that this is vital work, and you will play a key role in making it happen.

About the Role

The Operations Analyst will be a key member of the Operational Excellence team, responsible for providing support and analytical work to the Operations Department, primarily monitoring, and optimizing operating plant performance. Operations analysis supports include chilled water, steam, hot water and power production performance monitoring, daily production projection and external factor evaluation. The Operations Analyst also plays a key role in metering and billing. They analyze customer consumption patterns to spot any abnormalities, coordinates to address any metering issues before billing at month ends and supports the finance group for the monthly billing. They will support the operational KPI reporting.

The Operations Analyst is a key member in the System Operations Team to provide support to all Canadian Systems. We are seeking a hardworking individual who is passionate about decarbonization and has a desire to play an active role in the transition to clean energy.

Duties & Responsibilities

Plant Operations Analysis

Provide analysis to the operations team on heating, cooling, and power generation systems. This includes monitoring plant performances and efficiencies, analyzing operating and loading strategies, providing information to Plant Chiefs and local General Managers to help troubleshoot plant issues, forecasting loads, and monitoring energy

Optimize plant operations by developing, fine-tuning heating and cooling production models and analyzing variances in performance.

Collect and analyze customer heating and cooling consumption data for billing analysis, metering dispute justification and peak shaving feasibility.

Budget

Verify the steam and chilled water production models to ensure the budgeted productions and targets are accurate and reasonable.

Assist in the review of plant operating and capital budgets by gathering background information and performing payback analysis.

Project Management

Identify customer sites where meters require replacement due to asset age and performance status.

Develop project documentation including communication with customers, new meter proposal, engineering drawings and tender documents.

Provide on-site support to contractors and consultants and liaison between line crew and external resources.

Report Generation

Generate various KPI reports for operations and finance teams on a regular basis.

Manage KPI dashboards.

Monitor real time KPI reporting dashboards and troubleshoot if needed.

Relationships (Internal / External Stakeholders)

Work Closely with General Managers of all regions

Work Closely with Plant chiefs

Work Closely with the finance team

Work Closely with the S&I Team

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Experience

The successful candidate should come with a post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in mechanical engineering, or in electric / system design engineering.

5+ years of experience

Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)

Proficient computer skills with MS Word, Excel, Power BI, and Database

Experience with Python (Programing Language) and utility billing, preferred.

Organized and detail

Ability to multi-task

Ability and desire to

Must be able to respond to tight deadlines during regular and peak periods and to last-minute demands and requirements.

Ability to work in a dynamic environment which requires a high level of flexibility and adaptability.

Enwave is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. Enwave is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We will accommodate applicants

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