Monitor, start up, and shut down utilities equipment from the Distributed Control System (DCS). Coordinate critical activities during plant upsets, evacuations, or utility disruptions.
Quality & Regulatory Stewardship
Ensure steam , water, and chilled fluids meet HACCP and product-quality parameters. Adjust system variables to maintain compliance with quality and productivity standards.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Process to troubleshoot and optimize equipment performance. Participate in training new hires and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the Utilities function. Maintain confidentiality related to plant operations.
Requirements
Education
A valid Class 2 Power Engineer License (required).
Skills & Core Traits
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including coverage for vacation, sick leave, and business-driven scheduling needs.
Working Conditions
Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, noisy, and variable indoor/outdoor conditions. Ability to climb ladders, stairs, catwalks, work at heights, and enter confined spaces. Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, SCBA, and fall protection.
Business Travel
Minimal travel may be required.
If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!
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Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.
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Benefits
Health insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.
Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.
Role: Second Class Power Engineer - Roquette ( 1st Class Steam /Refrigeration Facility)
We are seeking a highly capable Second Class Power Engineer to join our Utilities & Refrigeration team at Roquette's state-of-the-art 1st - Class Steam /Refrigeration Facility. In this role, you will operate and maintain complex utility systems-including steam , refrigeration, compressed air, plant water, potable water, wastewater, fire suppression, and natural gas-while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
This position requires strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, and a high degree of situational awareness. Success in this role means maintaining continuous, stable plant operations, rapidly diagnosing issues, and making sound decisions that keep our people, processes, and products safe.
This is an on-site, full-time shift position at our Portage la Prairie, MB location.
Roquette · Portage LA Prairie