Plant Engineer - Fixed Costs

Greenfield Global Inc. • Tiverton, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Greenfield is looking for a Plant Engineer to join their 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD required.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of relevant industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.
• P.Eng. designation preferred; pathway to licensure acceptable.
• Working in continuous or batch process environments is preferred.
• Supporting capital projects, plant troubleshooting, and contractor coordination.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Aspen) is considered a strong asset.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees