Junior Plant Engineer

Job summary

The Junior Plant Engineer supports daily plant operations and maintenance of boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment under the guidance of senior staff. They are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Job details

Job Description: Onni is seeking a Junior Plant Engineer to join our dynamic Capilano Energy team. The successful candidate will support daily plant operations and maintenance activities across multiple sites, working under the guidance of senior engineering staff and gaining hands-on experience. Reporting to the Senior Plant Engineer, the Junior Plant Engineer will support Capilano Energy in delivering sustainable and reliable district energy services. This full-time role follows a Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm schedule and is a great opportunity for someone is eager to learn, build hands-on experience across a dynamic, multi-building environment. Perks & 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 Assist in the operation of boilers, chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment in compliance with Technical Safety BC regulations, under the direction of senior plant staff. Support the diagnosis and completion of repairs for mechanical and electrical issues, escalating complex issues to senior staff as needed. Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency. Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness. Performs other duties as required. Team Communication & Coordination: Participate in weekly team meetings. Coordinate work with contractors, vendors, and internal departments. Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentorship from senior operations staff, with a focus on developing skills, certification, and safety awareness. Performance Monitoring & Regulatory Compliance: Assist with monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues under supervision. Maintain up-to-date records, logs, and inspection reports. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company operating standards. What You Will Bring: 5th Class Power Engineer certification required. 1–2 years of plant operations experience preferred; recent graduates of a Power Engineering program with relevant practicum or co-op experience will also be considered. Working knowledge of boilers, chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, BACnet, and related mechanical/electrical systems, with a strong willingness to learn. Ability to read engineering drawings. Knowledge of TSBC regulations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter with a strong interest in growing a long-term career in power engineering. Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 Per Year 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Junior Plant Engineer supports daily plant operations and maintenance of boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment under the guidance of senior staff. They are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 5th Class Power Engineer certification and possess 1–2 years of relevant plant operations experience. A strong willingness to learn and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Extended health care • Dental care • Vision care • Life insurance • Critical illness insurance • Educational allowance • Referral program • Team building activities • Local amenities discounts • Discounted hotel stays

Listed skills

• record keeping · Preferred
• System monitoring · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Power engineering
• Boiler operation
• Chiller maintenance
• Heat pump maintenance
• Cooling tower maintenance
• Pump maintenance
• Preventative maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Technical safety compliance
• System monitoring
• BACnet
• Safety protocols
• Record keeping
• Cooling Towers
• 5th Class Power Engineer Certificate
• Continuous Development
• Operational Efficiency
• Self-Starter
• Data Privacy
• Willingness To Learn
• Dental Care
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Boilers
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Regulatory Compliance
• Confidentiality
• Content Development
• Electrical Systems
• Engineering Drawings
• Optometry
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Power Engineering
• Team Building
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Coordinating
• Reliability

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Plant Engineer
• Industrial Plant Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Industrial Engineers