Job Title: Plant Engineer Department: Engineering Reporting to: Engineering Manager Location: Tiverton, Ontario Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy Greenfield is looking for a Plant Engineer to join our growing team. The Plant Engineer provides hands-on engineering support for day-to-day plant operations and is responsible for the execution of small to mid-sized capital projects. This role serves as the primary technical problem-solver on site, supporting operations, maintenance, and production through troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project execution. The Plant Engineer manages all capital projects with a total installed cost of less than $250,000, from initial scope definition through commissioning and close-out. The role operates under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
Who We Are: Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet. Why Join Greenfield? We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team. Who You Are: • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline). • 3–5 years of relevant industrial or manufacturing experience preferred. • P.Eng. designation preferred; pathway to licensure acceptable. • Have strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability in a plant environment. • Practical, hands-on approach to engineering challenges. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. • A clear and effective communicator with operators, trades, contractors, and management. • Has the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. • High attention to safety, compliance, and procedural discipline. • A Self-directed person is accountable, and comfortable working independently. • Team-oriented with a strong service mindset toward operations and maintenance.
Your Experience Should Include: • Working in continuous or batch process environments is preferred. • Supporting capital projects, plant troubleshooting, and contractor coordination. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD required. • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Aspen) is considered a strong asset. Job Responsibilities: • Assists in the development of and compliance with environmental, health and safety procedures and food safety standards that are interrelated with plant processes. • Adheres to and participates in the plants and company’s Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety and FSSC 22000 ISO systems. • Participates in plant compliance in GMPs, FSMA, FSSC 22000, FEMAS, and other food and feed safety initiatives and standards. Capital Project Execution (< $250K) • Act as Project Manager for assigned capital projects under the $250K threshold. • Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans. • Coordinate engineering design, procurement, contractor execution, commissioning, and close-out. • Prepare financial justifications, technical evaluations, and project documentation as required. • Ensure projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards. • Track project costs, schedules, and risks; provide regular status updates to the Engineering Manager. • Support accounts payable activities related to assigned capital projects. Day-to-Day Technical Support & Troubleshooting • Provide frontline engineering support to operations and maintenance for troubleshooting process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility issues. • Support root cause analysis activities and implement corrective and preventive actions. • Identify and execute small continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, reliability, throughput, quality, and cost. • Support shutdown planning and execution related to assigned projects or plant issues. Engineering Standards & Documentation • Support maintenance and updating of plant drawings and documentation, including P&IDs, plot plans, equipment files, and technical specifications. • Participate in and lead Management of Change (MOC) activities, including documentation and technical review. • Assist with PSSR, PSR, and HAZOP activities as required for assigned projects. • Ensure plant documentation reflects current installation and operating conditions. Contractor & Vendor Coordination • Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors performing work related to assigned projects. • Ensure contractor activities comply with site safety requirements and company policies. • Function as a technical contact for external engineering firms and equipment suppliers on assigned work. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management • Support compliance with occupational health & safety, environmental, and insurance requirements. • Ensure assigned projects meet applicable codes and regulations (OH&S Act, Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Safety Code, etc.). • Support regulatory submissions and inspections as required. Regulatory & Technical Compliance • Support compliance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) guidelines. • Support TSSA registration and certification of pressure vessels and piping when applicable. • Support ESA approval of electrical installations. • Assist with municipal permits and regulatory notifications when required. Total Compensation & Care: • Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance – $115, 000 to $125,000 • Formal and informal training opportunities • Comprehensive health and dental benefits • Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time • Vacation time exceeding industry standards • Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities • Meaningful and challenging work • Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication About Us We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction. Core Principles • Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers. • Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements. • Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals. • Agility: Our team is not only fast, we have the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions. • Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.
As a people first company, we aim to keep the “human” in our recruitment strategy. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for administrative purposes (such as writing emails, summarizing interview notes, or transcribing reference check) but not as a decision maker. Resumes and candidate information are personally reviewed by our recruiters, and all hiring decisions are made by people who bring our core principles at play to find the right candidate. If at any point the recruitment process involves a higher degree of AI use, we will communicate this to candidates so they are aware in advance. We are committed to using technology in a responsible manner that ensures fairness, transparence, and respect at every stage of the process
