Technicien de procédés

Greenfield Global Inc.; Varennes; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health and dental benefits

Disability and life insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement savings plan

Training opportunities

Growth and development culture

Job summary

Greenfield Global Inc. in Varennes is seeking a Process Technician to support the Renewable Energy - Production unit.

The role focuses on operating equipment for safe, efficient alcohol manufacture and collaborating on problem solving with the team. Ideal candidates hold a college diploma in chemical processes or industrial chemistry, with 3–5 years of continuous production experience and a stationary engineman class 4 certificate; a class 2 would be an asset.

Qualifications

• College diploma in chemical processes, industrial chemistry or equivalent.
• 3–5 years operating experience in a continuous production plant or related sector.
• Class 4 stationary engineman certificate; class 2 is an asset.
• Ability to read, interpret and contribute to operating guides and logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment safely to ensure efficient production.
• Supervise operations using computer screens, gauges and alarms.
• Modify processes to maintain product quality and start/stop procedures.
• Record data and report deviations; assist in safety and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor temperature, pressure and other parameters in a computerized environment.
• Clean and disinfect process equipment and control rooms as required.
• Inspect equipment for defects and coordinate repairs or adjustments.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation reading

Communication

Working at heights

Education

College diploma in chemical processes

Industrial chemistry

Stationary engineman class 4 certificate

Job description

Job title: Process technician

Department: Renewable Energy - Production

Reports to: Distillery Production Manager

Location: Varennes Integrated Biorefinery - Distillery

Greenfield is looking for a Process Technician to join its growing team.

Greenfield Global's Renewable Energy Business Unit is going through a period of accelerated development, where the need to carry out major projects justifies the addition of internal and external resources to ensure the quality of services. As part of a team working on relays and on a continuous basis, the Process Technician operates equipment to ensure the safe and efficient manufacture of alcohol. They solve practical problems in collaboration with other team members. He also assumes the responsibilities inherent in a class 4 stationary engineman, in order to meet the distillery's requirements, all in compliance with health and safety procedures.

Founded in 1989, Greenfield Global is one of the world's leading suppliers of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom solutions and fuel ethanol to businesses worldwide, serving diverse markets including renewable fuels, beverages, life sciences, food and industrial products. With 5 distilleries, 5 blending facilities and 9 warehouses, Greenfield efficiently fulfills over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries. The company operates a major anaerobic digestion facility, which converts 120,000 tonnes of organic matter into renewable natural gas every year. Greenfield's low-carbon ethanol contributes to decarbonization efforts, and its team innovates in sustainable fuels such as green hydrogen, methanol, aviation fuel and renewable natural gas. Headquartered in Toronto, this family-owned business has consistently been recognized at Platinum level by Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2015.

Votre profil est activement recherché si:

• You place health and safety at the forefront of all your decisions, in both planning and execution;
• You adhere to and promote the organization's values and policies, including those of the ISO 9001, 14 001, 45 001 and 50 001 programs;
• You can communicate satisfactorily verbally, in writing or by radio;
• You can react effectively to unexpected situations;
• You are comfortable working at heights;
• You can work both alone and as part of a team;
• You have good problem-solving and analytical skills;
• You are able to read, interpret and prepare (or contribute to the preparation of) documents such as operating guides, logs, instruction manuals, etc. ;
• You have a college diploma in chemical processes, industrial chemistry, or equivalent;
• You have 3-5 years' operating experience in a continuous production plant, or in a related sector.
• You hold a class 4 certificate as a stationary engineman; a class 2 certificate would be an asset.

Job responsibilities as a Process Technician

Cooking Sector

• Operate process equipment and perform all functions in a safe and efficient manner;
• Supervise production operations using a variety of computer screens, counters, gauges, recording devices and alarms;
• Supervise the process and make the necessary modifications to maintain product quality;
• Ensure that plant start-ups, shut-downs and other procedures run smoothly to maximize production volumes and product quality;
• Report quality deviations and recommend appropriate improvements, sample and analyze product during processing;
• Measure temperature, pressure and other process parameters in a computerized environment;
• Keep written or computerized records of data, actions, incidents, directives, etc. ;
• Clean and disinfect process equipment as required;
• Ensure that process areas, laboratories and control rooms are clean and disinfected;
• Visually inspect equipment at regular intervals, to detect defects and the need for repair, adjustment or lubrication;
• Make necessary adjustments to maintain equipment and operations within established standards;
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of production areas.

Energy Sector

• Ensure the proper operation and constant monitoring of the following equipment: heat generators (100MM BTU/HRE-Natural gas-120lbs steam, rotary dryers, centrifuges, evaporators, etc.) ;
• Be responsible for starting up and shutting down this equipment;
• Constantly and regularly record variations in temperature, pressure and all other parameters required by operational specifications;
• Report regularly and punctually any variations likely to influence the quality of operation and production;
• Recommend any need for maintenance and/or minor or major repairs;
• Make adjustments to maintain equipment in optimum operating condition;
• Inspect, at regular intervals, the equipment under his responsibility in order to detect any unusual element likely to cause a slowdown and/or stoppage of the machine/equipment, and consequently a halt in production.

Total compensation and benefits :

• Competitive base salary
• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick leave
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Bonus program
• Company-funded retirement savings program with individual contribution options
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Organizational culture focused on growth and development, commitment and communication

Core values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Openness to change
• Team spirit

Fundamental principles

• Innovation: We constantly seize opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet our customers' requirements.
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to make the most of our existing products and to develop customized solutions to meet our customers' needs.
• Responsibility: Our commitment to giving back to local communities goes beyond results. We give back to the planet by transforming renewable resources into low-carbon fuels and chemicals.
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, we have the flexibility and creativity to respond to customer needs to develop tailor-made and timely solutions.
• Discipline: In every plant, for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while adhering to the highest regulatory standards.