Engineer, Maintenance

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.  

This position reports directly to the Chemical Superintendent. 

Maintenance department is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide technical support for plant maintenance activities.  The Maintenance Engineer will interface primarily with hourly maintenance employees, salaried maintenance planners and foremen, and contracted maintenance resources as well as interacting with operations personnel. The position requires understanding of best industry practices regarding maintenance activities and work processes, general and detailed knowledge of categories of rotating equipment and stationary equipment, repair practices, and industry codes.

What you will do:

• Engineering support for Maintenance department in performing preventive maintenance (PM) and repair activities for critical plant equipment, including fixed assets and rotating machinery
• Provide analysis of failed equipment to determine and eliminate cause(s)
• Primary focus is on rotating equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in support of operating unit's business goals
• Oversight of equipment lubrication program. Develop vendor goals for continued improvement
• Advise on proper execution and documentation of repair and preventive maintenance (PM) activities for both rotating and fixed assets.  Where necessary support job plans and shop documentation, and procedures in these activities
• Perform safety and work quality audits of hourly employees executing maintenance activities
• Identify and interface with preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants
• Develop and maintain job plans for specific repair activities
• Develop, maintain and update maintenance documentation (e.g. repair reports, bill of materials, upgrade recommendations) for critical plant equipment
• Support site Maintenance Department planners and foremen as required
• Ownership of site vibration program, including training of new technicians, analyzing & providing balance corrections for rotating equipment, and participation on the PotashCorp Rotating Equipment Team
• Provide the first line of technical support to maintenance foremen and operating personnel for issues related to stationary and rotating equipment maintenance and reliability
• Provide assistance with equipment performance troubleshooting as requested/required supplying technical expertise to operations, providing leadership to the mechanical maintenance resources, administering the maintenance processes and budget, monitoring performance indicators, and assisting in or executing small projects

What you will bring:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years industrial plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience
• 10+ years chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience is preferred
• 1 to 2 years Vibration Analysis experience
• 1 to 2 years Lubrication program experience
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and verbal/written communication skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment
• Proficient use of MS Office Suite of software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience in a leadership role; temporary or interim assignment acceptable
• Well rounded field experience applying maintenance engineering principals to mechanical repair work for a variety of typical process plant equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical machinery design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
• Knowledge of engineering materials chemical compatibility and application as relates to plant equipment reliability
• Hands-on experience using CMMS work management system
• Practical experience facilitating Root Cause Failure Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis utilizing a selection of industry standard tools
• Working knowledge of drafting and project planning software (e.g. AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project, Primavera,)
• Turbo machinery expertise, with ownership of turbo machinery inspection/overhaul program
• Knowledge of the Bently Nevada vibration monitoring systems or equivalent
• Vibration analysis program ownership
• Lubrication program ownership

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.  

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