Process & Innovation Engineer

Job Title: Process & Innovation Engineer

Department: Innovation & Supply Chain

Reporting to: Engineering & Technical Advisor

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Chatham (Hybrid)

Greenfield is looking for a Process & Innovation Engineer to join our growing team. 

Position Overview:

The Process & Innovation Engineer plays a role in supporting the Engineering & Technical advisor and the Distillery & Manufacturing Operations sites for the long-term optimization of existing and future technology specifically but not limited to conduct high decarbonization analysis, collecting data, analyze findings, identify solutions and develop a clear and actionable roadmap.  This position will report to the E&T advisor.

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:

• Willingness to travel between the DMO sites (Ontario based) – (estimated to be 20-25% of the time)
• Resourceful and practical, with demonstrated problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Strong organizational skills paired with an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands
• Sound ability to understand and interpret both technical and regulatory documents
• Team-oriented individual and the ability to collaborate across departments
• An affinity for carbon markets and reducing air emissions and environmental impact.
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking individual who can self-direct workload and priorities, and acts to create efficiencies and resolve issues within their scope of responsibility
• Dedicated to business objectives and continuous improvement through adaptability, innovation, and agility
• Possesses Company values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Commitment coupled with the ability to accept and drive change.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with P.Eng. Designation or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Experience with Aspen Process Simulation software or equivalent
• Direct experience in Emissions Reduction is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Company health and safety, environmental, and quality policies and regulatory requirements
• Develop a thorough knowledge of each sites process, the interrelationship between process areas, from the perspectives of chemical reactions, raw material consumption, mass and energy balance while maintaining a thorough knowledge of industry standards
• Prepare Front end loaded project management as required – Business Case preparation, initial technical documents, ORG charting, EBITDA projections, Risk evaluation, Post Audit
• Develop Design Basis Memorandum. 
• Prepare and Issue Request for Proposal for 3rd party submissions. 
• Evaluate New technologies/processes/equipment/decarbonization strategies and their impact on site’s performance, including impact on CI Score and LCA for each project
• Develop and maintain a network with major industry suppliers 
• Master the different CI model
• Knowledge of Government policies, programs, certifications and protocols existing on the market.
• Refine and maintain Mass&Energy balance for each product and site
• Provide technical assistance to the plant team for troubleshooting, problem solving, customer complaint and continuous improvement activities
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis, HAZOP, and design review
• 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
• 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.