I&E Technician – Maintenance
| Location | |
| Department | Maintenance |
| Reports To | Maintenance Coordinator |
Greenfield is looking for a Greenfield is looking for a “Maintenance I&E Technician” to join our growing team. The incumbent will be part of a group of skilled tradespeople who carry out instrumentation and electrical work within the facility. Accountable for maintenance, working on process control equipment, shutdowns on equipment, optimization of all plant and field instrument and electrical systems equipment. to join our growing team.
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:Who You Are:
- Safety and Quality minded professional.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment.
- A thinker, eager to learn, self-motivated and a self-starter.
- A hands-on person that contributes to the organization and enjoys working in a plant environment.
- A team player, open-minded and able to work and communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
- Able to work in a group or alone while maintaining a high level of motivation and drive.
- An empathetic employee who interacts well with and draws the best out of others.
Your Experience Should Include:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Ontario Industrial Electrician and/or Construction and Maintenance Electrician License (309A or 442A Journeyperson).
- Current Ontario Instrumentation & Control Technician License (447A), or significant progress towards the completion of this license.
- PLC maintenance troubleshooting and programming skills would be an asset
- Practical experience with VFD’s, Servo controls, Pneumatics and Power Distribution Systems
Bonus Points If You Have Any of These:
- Strong electrical and instrumentation aptitude with working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems.
- At least five years’ experience in electrical instrumentation and control system maintenance in a large-scale manufacturing and/or continuous process environment is an asset.
- Computer skills – working knowledge of basic Maintenance management software (MAXIMO would be an asset) and Microsoft Applications.
- Capability to read, interpret and utilize blueprints and drawings
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Highly flexible, proactive and self-motivated.
- Willing to participate in skill enhancement.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Within area of responsibility, positively support goals and objectives in the areas of Safety, Environment, Product Quality and Consistency, Customer Service, ISO compliance, FSMA compliance, FEMAS compliance, FSSC, ISCC compliance, Internal Supplier Relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate positively in and support compliance of FEMAS, FSMA and any other food and feed safety standard.
- Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment within the plant to ensure the ongoing and reliable operation of plant equipment and systems
- Assess, report on, promote, and carry-out process improvement initiatives, specifically about machine and/or system reliability and improved performance.
- Contribute to the development of a predictive and preventive maintenance program, carry-out maintenance activities, and replacement or repair of defective parts, components, or system performance testing.
- Up-keep of maintenance and parts records using a computerized maintenance management system (Maximo).
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Evaluate condition of electrical and instrumentation devices in operation by checking calibration, listening to their sounds, verifying pressures, temperatures etc.
- Examine parts to detect imperfections prior to use of new parts, and also following use, to determine wearing tendencies and ascertain what changes may be required to extend service life.
- Direct and lead contractors during plant shutdowns and at other times as needed.
- Work in a self-directed manner by managing time and tasks to complete work assigned.
- Champion and implement at least one continuous improvement activity each year.
- Champion a World Class Maintenance tool such as Control Reliability or Infra-red thermography.
- Act as the shipper/receiver for the maintenance department as needed.
- Set up and operate calibration equipment and tools, computers, plc programming software, DCS software, to make and repairs as necessary.
- Perform part replacements using suggested manufactures recommendations.
- Assist in creating PM’s for the E&I portion of plant equipment.
- Assist with the setting up of job plans and the preventative maintenance program.
- Input all required data and information from work orders in Maximo.
- Work closely with the maintenance planner/purchaser communicating purchasing needs and other information as required.
- Maintain files and records of jobs performed and equipment condition as required.
- Install and connect power and control wiring and conduit for newly installed equipment such as motors, conveyors, instrumentation, etc.
- Test and diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken components.
- Calibrate and create calibration records of all plant electrical rtd’s, flow meters, pressure and vacuum devices and any other electrical equipment deemed necessary.
- Replace faulty electrical machine components such as relays, switches, motors, sensors, etc.
- Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards.
- Plan layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus in buildings and yard.
- Take part in the performance of project work as required.
- Maintain files, records, line diagrams, etc. of electrical and instrumentation equipment and installations.
- Reports any equipment or safety violation to his/her supervisor.
- Adheres to and fully participates in the Company’s Health & Safety, Environmental and Management System.
- Other duties as assigned.
Total Compensation & Care:
- Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
- 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 Values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Respect
- Commitment
- Openness to Change
- 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 has 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.