Energy Efficiency Technician

Cascade Energy • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cascade Energy is seeking an Energy Efficiency Technician (EET) who will perform facility tune-ups at industrial sites and support various refrigeration operator coaching and strategic energy management (SEM) cohorts. The EET will work closely with engineering and SEM staff to identify energy saving opportunities and guide the customer toward implementation. The EET provides refrigeration system operation expertise and is knowledgeable of other energy using subsystems. The tune-up work supported by the EET is typically focused on facilities with industrial refrigeration, but the EET is also expected to be knowledgeable in other energy using subsystems including compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, and boilers. Cascade Energy specializes in energy efficiency program design and implementation; carbon tracking and report; scope 1, 2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering; energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching. The company is dedicated to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways, offering utilities and industrial facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and energy savings goals. Cascade has offices throughout North America and serves clients ranging from small to Fortune 500 companies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relative work experience (10 years for Senior) in industrial environments, including work with low-voltage systems, industrial SCADA systems, and subsystem controls.
• Active electrical license
• Highly proficient with industrial refrigeration
• Experience with operation and maintenance of typical industrial energy-using subsystems including compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, and lighting.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems
• Proficient in the use and calibration of mechanical and electrical measurement sensors
• Highly knowledgeable of electrical codes and safety standards
• Proficient with wiring and electrical hardware up to 480 V
• Familiarity with data logger troubleshooting and programming.
• Mastery of the basic principles of energy efficiency

Nice To Haves

• Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or equivalent (strongly preferred)
• 5+ years experience (10 years for Senior) as a refrigeration operator, refrigerated facility maintenance manager, or refrigeration service technician (strongly preferred)
• Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience with steam and natural gas systems, including tuning burners, testing steam traps, and boiler efficiency testing is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with process heat applications that are served by natural gas is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform energy efficiency tune ups of industrial refrigeration systems, working with industrial plant managers, engineers, technicians, and electrical and mechanical service providers.
• Identify and recommend energy saving opportunities based on observation of condition, maintenance practices, and control strategies of industrial equipment including industrial refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, and boiler systems.
• Build trust with customers and guide them toward implementation of recommended energy saving projects.
• Provide both on-site and remote support to industrial customers and contractors for the installation of industrial energy efficiency projects.
• Maintain relationship with the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association, representing Cascade Energy with the industry and staying informed on emerging technologies and industrial refrigeration system best practices.
• Install data logging equipment, including power monitoring equipment, current transducers, and pressure transducers to verify equipment operations. Includes collecting data from distributed control systems, as well as local control systems.
• Deliver energy efficiency trainings at industrial sites.
• Support Strategic Energy Management (SEM) cohorts by providing technical support in workshops and performing site visits to identify and implement energy saving opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops for refrigeration operator cohorts for our Demand Side Management partners.
• Complete high level Microsoft Excel analysis and report writing for utility energy efficiency programs.

Benefits

• health (90% paid for team member, 70% paid for dependents on HDHP plans and 85% paid for team member, 65% paid for dependents on PPO plans)
• vision
• FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• annual cash performance bonus
• paid vacation
• sick time
• inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy
• wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed