Senior Plant Engineer

About The Company

Onni
For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

Position Overview

Title: Senior Plant Engineer
Location: Capilano Energy team
Reporting To: District Energy and Engineering Manager
Schedule: Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Onni is seeking a Senior Plant Engineer to join our dynamic Capilano Energy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and managing maintenance activities across two sites. The Senior Plant Engineer will play a key role in establishing Capilano Energy as a leader in sustainable and reliable district energy services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, multi‑building environment and takes pride in running first‑class facilities.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance and critical illness.
• Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance.
• Generous referral program ranging from $500‑$2,500 depending on business need.
• Regular consistent team‑building activities and events.
• Discounts to local amenities and vendors.
• Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality offerings.

What You Will Do

Plant Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee and operate boilers, chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment in compliance with Technical Safety BC regulations.
• Diagnose and complete repairs for mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness.
• Perform other duties as required.

Team Communication & Coordination

• Participate in weekly team meetings, providing regular operational updates to management.
• Coordinate work with contractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Work with management to develop budgets, create service contracts, issue purchase orders, and manage inventory of parts and supplies.
• Hire, lead, and mentor operations staff in the future, fostering skill development and safety awareness.

Performance Monitoring & Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records, logs, and inspection reports.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company operating standards.

What You Will Bring

• 3rd Class Power Engineer certification (minimum) and a Refrigeration Operator license.
• 5+ years of progressive plant operations experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of boilers, chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, BACnet, and related mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, familiarity with local building codes and TSBC regulations.
• Mechanical commissioning experience would be considered an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self‑starter who can work well with minimal direct supervision.

Salary Range

$100,000 – $125,000

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI‑generated or AI‑assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI‑generated content as solely their own original work.

How To Apply

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents. We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Onni Group! We believe that the strength of a company lies in its people and are fortunate to have an extremely motivated and dedicated staff that brings expertise and attention to detail in every project they undertake. If you believe that your skills would be a valuable addition to our team and would like the chance to be a part of the award‑winning Onni Group, please check our open opportunities.

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Contact & Submission Guidelines

• Do not contact our managers or employees directly in an attempt to present candidates without a written request, and a signed agreement within the last 12 months.
• Complying with this request will be a major factor in determining a professional relationship with Onni Group.
• Any submissions of unsolicited resumes directly to Onni employees, managers or any Onni email address will not be bound or obligate Onni in any way to pay any fees if such a person is hired.
• If you are interested in working with Onni please contact Daryl Kerrey – recruiting@onni.com, and email us info about your company. We will then contact you to set up any further discussions.
• All Onni hiring requires at minimum an official virtual or in‑person interview prior to offer stage.