Operating Engineer 3rd Class – GMP & Food Safety Plant Ops

Bunge Iberica SA; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge Canada in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a capable Operations Engineer to operate deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, refrigeration, steam generation, and wastewater systems. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, accurate inventory and data logging, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, conducting quality checks, maintaining equipment, and reporting issues per GMP and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Third Class Operating Engineer Certification is required.
• Experience with industrial processing equipment or utility systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety and quality standards is preferred.
• Ability to document operational data and inventory accurately.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions when unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Operate deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, vacuum, refrigeration, steam generation, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Maximize processing efficiency while meeting safety, quality, yield, environmental, and cost targets.
• Monitor and control oil inventory levels, movements, and distribution.
• Perform routine quality checks, sampling, and testing of oils and related products.
• Maintain and operate the GEKA steam generator and associated utilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently.
• Record production data, inventory movements, quality results, and operational activities in SAP and required reports.
• Complete routine housekeeping inspections and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Report equipment issues, operational concerns, incidents, spills, or safety hazards in accordance with company procedures.
• Comply with GMP, food safety, environmental, and workplace safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Documentation

GMP knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Third Class Operating Engineer Certification

Job description

Bunge Canada in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a capable Operations Engineer to operate deodorizing, bleaching, oil transfer, refrigeration, steam generation, and wastewater systems. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, accurate inventory and data logging, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, conducting quality checks, maintaining equipment, and reporting issues per GMP and safety requirements.