Mechanical Integrity / In-House Inspector

Location

Chatham, Ontario

Department

Projects and Innovation

Reports To

Reliability Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Greenfield is looking for a Mechanical Integrity / In-House Inspector to join our growing team.

The Mechanical Integrity Inspector is responsible for conducting, documenting, and managing inspections of pressure equipment, tanks, piping systems, rotating equipment, and critical mechanical assets at the Chatham Distillery. This role ensures compliance with TSSA requirements, Ontario Regulation 220/01, and industry codes including API and NB inspection standards.

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:
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, health and environmental practices, production targets, and quality standards.
  • Promotes clear communication, sets expectations, and drives accountability at all levels.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Self-motivated, forward-thinking and able to prioritize work independently while establishing technical direction for the site and the department.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively across functions.
  • Dedicated to achieving business objectives and continuous improvement through adaptability, innovation, and agility.
Your Experience Should Include:
  • Completion of post-secondary education, mechanical engineering an asset.
  • 5–10 years in inspection, mechanical integrity, reliability, or industrial maintenance.
  • Experience in ethanol, chemical, refining, or power preferred
  • Strong knowledge of API 510/570/653/579/580.
  • Understanding of deterioration mechanisms per API 571.
  • Proficiency in UT/RT/PT/MPI interpretation.
  • Familiarity with CSA B51, ASME VIII & B31 codes, and TSSA regulations.
  • Ability to interpret U‑1 forms, CRN packages, P&IDs, and vendor drawings
Job Responsibilities:

1. Inspection & Compliance

– Perform internal and external inspections on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping, steam systems, rotating equipment, and relief devices.

– Ensure compliance with TSSA requirements, CRN documentation, U‑1 forms, and site mechanical integrity procedures.

– Prepare turnaround inspection scopes and competitive bids from qualified vendors. Provide oversight of inspection companies when onsite.

– Develop repair plans and provide estimate for the Maintenance department budgeting and scheduling.

– Update P&IDs and piping isometrics for new projects and ‘as-built’ repairs.

– Develop vessel specific hydrotest procedures to be followed for all vessel testing. Field photos, gaskets, studs and related details to be included.

2. Application of API Inspection Codes

– API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection Code

– API 570 – Piping Inspection Code

– API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection

– API 579 – Fitness‑for‑Service

– API 580 – Risk-Based Inspection

3. Technical Documentation

– Maintain vessel reports, piping CML lists, exchanger tube maps, NDE summaries, and FFS assessments.

4. Mechanical Integrity Program Support

– Develop inspection plans, risk assessments, corrosion rate tracking, and turnaround scopes.

– Assist in development of Distillery & Manufacturing Operations inspection program

5. Failure Analysis & Engineering Support

– Lead RCAs and identify degradation mechanisms.

6. Contractor & NDE Oversight

– Manage third‑party NDE, verify data accuracy, and perform QA/QC for repairs.

7. Safety & Regulatory Compliance

– Follow TSSA, OHSA, and site PSM requirements.

– Maintain API certifications including stewardship of code changes through continuous learning.

– Decertify plant water lines with TSSA to improve repair flexibility.

8. Travel required to other plants, 10%.

9. Other duties and responsibilities aligned to business objectives and in support of our core principles.

Total Compensation & Care:

  • Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance ($130,000 – $150,000)
  • 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

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 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.

At Greenfield, people—not AI—make our hiring decisions. We use AI only for routine administrative support and never to screen candidates or determine outcomes. Every application is reviewed by our team, and if any step involves increased AI use, we’ll inform candidates in advance. We’re committed to responsible, transparent, and fair hiring practices.

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