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Plant Engineer


Company : Greenfield Global


Location : Tiverton, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-05-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description 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 handson engineering support for daytoday plant operations and is responsible for the execution of small to midsized capital projects. This role serves as the primary technical problemsolver 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 closeout. The role operates under the guidance of the Engineering Manager. Who We Are Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of highvalue, missioncritical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lowercarbon economy. From startups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfields extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industryleading service to improve peoples 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. Were always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team. Who You Are Possess a Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline). 35 years of relevant industrial or manufacturing experience preferred. P.Eng. designation preferred; pathway to licensure acceptable. Have strong problemsolving and troubleshooting capability in a plant environment. Practical, handson 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 selfdirected person is accountable, and comfortable working independently. Teamoriented 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 Capital Project Execution ( 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 closeout. 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. DaytoDay 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 longterm 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 nextgeneration 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 custommade, ontime 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr