Instrumentation Specialist

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

What you will do:

• Assist with equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, system layout, field investigation, development of project cost estimates, and construction administration
• The Instrumentation Specialist possesses a sound knowledge base of instrumentation equipment, specifications, codes, and construction practices and works closely with project engineers and/or managers to ensure timely and accurate project turn around
• Provides instrumentation and controls discipline expertise to support Capital projects, consisting of detailed review of design drawings, scopes-of-work, peer review participation, etc.
• Possesses the ability to provide the instrumentation design deliverables in-house for minor instrumentation-type projects
• Routinely review and monitor field installations by others to assure compliance with good instrumentation work practices and PCS specifications
• Stays abreast of new advancements associated with instrumentation equipment, work practices, etc., and assists with efforts to coordinate such into Capital Project designs and executions
• Assist with the preparation of bid packages as they relate to instrumentation for contractors and interface with outside engineering firms on design requests
• Able to execute or learn basic to advanced CAD / Microstation drafting duties for drawing revisions and updates
• Function as a liaison between Engineering / Operations / Maintenance / Vendors / Contractors as needed for instrumentation and controls concerns and subject matters
• Instrumentation Specialist will be well-versed in the schematic, diagrammatic, and control logic composition of instrumentation and controls drawings and packages
• Assist and/or train maintenance group in the transition of new instrumentation equipment to the maintenance/production domain
• Assist Project Engineering and Maintenance Departments in assuring proper information and documentation exchange occurs for newly installed instrumentation and control systems and equipment
• Make visits as necessary to equipment and vendor locations to witness equipment factory acceptance testing, or to inspect prior to shipment, to assure compliance with design and specifications
• Willingness to work extended hours, particularly during scheduled outages
• Willingness to participate on corporate teams and assist other locations (some travel may be required)
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and willingness to participate in weekend and holiday coverage
• Performs other related duties as necessary

What you will bring:

• 5 years or more, in instrumentation and controls experience in chemical process plants
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates or Bachelors Degree from accredited university or Engineering Technology
• Experience with plant design and project engineering a plus
• Creative, flexible, organized and technically connected
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and planning skills, facilitation skills, computer skills and the ability to achieve results
• Familiarity with all electrical codes highly recommended
• Flexible, analytical and detailed oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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