Superintendent, Maintenance & Engineering

Pay Band: I   

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 Maintenance Manager.

The Superintendent, Mill Maintenance is responsible for driving continuous improvement in the facility through the use of reliability-based principles.

What you will do:

• Manages departments to best support the maintenance and production goals of the Aurora Operation
• Directs and coordinates through subordinate supervisory personnel activities of workers engaged in Preventive Maintenance and repairs.
• Directs departmental efforts in the development and implementation of goals and objectives in the areas of safety, performance, environmental compliance, repair quality, employee development, productivity, and maintenance.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize costs, and affect better utilization of labor and materials.
• Guide actions based on inspections, tests, predictive and condition monitoring technology.
• Directs training of workers to improve performance and acquaint subordinates with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures repairs, inspections, tests, and preventive actions are completed at the appropriate quality.
• Confers with management personnel to resolve maintenance problems, recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Prepares and submits budget recommendations and controls spending to optimize the use of capital and expense funds in the plant areas.
• Maintain and administer an effective safety and environmental program which includes training.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Practices and technology must be kept current through both internal and external training.

What you will bring:

• A four-year degree is preferred, with preference for an Engineering B.S. degree in Mining, Chemical or Mechanical Discipline. Subjects of importance include Materials Handling, Engineering, Corrosion, Metallurgy, Ceramics, Fluid Mechanics, Mineral Processing, Business, Communications, and Accounting.
• Five years of practical experience in Maintenance or closely related industry is also required.
• If promoted to this position from within the company, the employee must have received a High Performer or higher rating on the last employee evaluation.       
• Incumbent must possess the strength and dexterity to personally inspect any area of their responsibility that may affect employee safety or environmental integrity.     
• The incumbent understands the principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures. 
• The skills and knowledge to perform this job is acquired generally through a career ladder in Maintenance Management.

Compensation & Benefits:

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. .  

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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.    

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