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.
Position: 2nd Class Power Engineer
Location: Portage la Prairie, MB
Roquette is looking for a motivated and safety-conscious 2nd Class Power Engineer to assist in the operation and maintenance of critical plant systems, including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, plant and domestic water, fire suppression, and natural gas. You will support the Shift Engineer and carry out mechanical repairs as required.
What We OfferA highly collaborative team environment with room for exponential career growth
Competitive pay and up to 6% RRSP match
Comprehensive benefits package: Extended healthcare coverage, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness benefits, Generous paid time off (medical and personal leave)
On-site perks:, Free Healthy snacks, Gym access, Supportive work environment
Operate and maintain utilities and mechanical systems in a safe, efficient manner
Support isolation of equipment for service and repairs
Monitor and maintain air compressor, air dryer, and air intake systems
Maintain and operate refrigeration systems according to manufacturer specifications
Participate in issuing Confined Space Entry and Lockout Tagout (LOTO) permits
Assist with development of energy control procedures and safe work practices
Contribute to safety meetings, toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation initiatives
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Roquette’s safety expectations
Support plant evacuations during fire or gas incidents
Respect all rules regarding safety, hygiene, quality, and environmental policies
Uphold confidentiality related to plant operations
Valid Class 2 Power Engineer license
5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience operating large utilities systems, including:
Power distribution
Steam generation
Vacuum systems
Compressed air
Water distribution
Fire protection
Refrigeration (Glycol-based systems)
Strong troubleshooting skills
Control room experience monitoring and coordinating complex processes
Maintenance knowledge to support plant reliability
Flexibility to cover shifts, sick days, and vacation as business needs arise
Ability to work under extreme conditions (hot, wet, cold, noisy, indoor/outdoor)
Physically able to climb ladders, catwalks, work at heights, and in confined spaces
Comfortable using PPE (respirators, SCBA, safety harnesses)
If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together!
Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.
Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.
As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com
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What We Do
About Roquette: “Offering the best of nature”
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.
Founded in 1933, the company currently operates in more than 100 countries, through more than 30 manufacturing sites, has a turnover of around 5 billion euros, and employs almost 10,000 people worldwide.
Life and nature have been our sources of inspiration for decades.
All our raw materials are of natural origin. From them, we enable a whole new plant-based cuisine; we offer pharmaceutical solutions that play a key role in medical treatments; and we develop innovative ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets. We truly unlock the potential of nature to improve, cure and save lives.
Thanks to a constant drive for innovation and a long-term vision, we are committed to improving the well-being of people all over the world.
We put sustainable development at the heart of our concerns, while taking care of resources and territories. We are determined to create a better and healthier future for all generations
