Engineer, Process

Pay Band: L-J based on experience

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.  

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Engineering, the Process Engineer provides direct engineering and technical leadership to the production units. The Process Engineer will monitor and evaluate plant performance, assist with the development of projects, and evaluate process opportunities for improved productivity, reliability, and efficiency.

The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying, investigating, and finding solutions to process opportunities for improved productivity, reliability, environmental and safety performance.

What you will do:

• Promote and actively participate in site safety processes and Environmental Stewardship activities.
• Work with area team members and in partnership with operations to accomplish plant objectives in the areas of Safety, Environmental, Quality, Reliability, Production, Efficiency, Cost Reduction and Innovation
• Perform and initiate engineering and technical studies to troubleshoot known plant problems, predict impending problems, and to optimize plant operations in the above priority areas.
• Perform and contribute to thorough process reviews such as Hazard and Operability Studies (Hazops) and "What If' analyses on current operations and on proposed changes to plant equipment, processes and systems via the plant Process Safety Management of Change (MOC) process, lead pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR)
• Provide Process Engineering support to the business and project managers on:
  • Brownfield expansion strategy & studies
  • End of life equipment replacement (upgrades and improvements)
  • Work with corporate engineering on design improvements
  • Develop alternatives on capital projects and collaborate to pick best options
  • Work closely with reliability and maintenance to prioritize projects to eliminate top items on threats list
• Closely monitor real time and historical plant data from log sheets, data historian, lab analysis, walk through, etc. to detect abnormalities and to optimize plant operations. (includes compressor/ turbine efficiency, exchangers performance, catalyst, pressure drop surveys, etc)
• Interact with operators and shift supervisors to learn and share knowledge of the plant operations and to meld "reality' with "theoretical".
• Promote and contribute to successful implementation of projects by providing accurate, timely and thorough design input / design review by facilitating close coordination and communications with area personnel, internal stakeholders and external contractors.
• Identify and facilitate implementation of production, reliability, efficiency, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Research and evaluate industry technology advancements, other plant experiences and innovative ideas.
• Develop and maintain networks with other Nitrogen industry plants.
• Provide support to operating teams by troubleshooting issues during process upsets, and participate in investigations of plant production issues
• Ensure engineering standards are maintained in areas of responsibility (e.g. Ammonia, Urea, Utilities)
• Perform and verifiy process modeling, heat and material balances, equipment sizing calculations, and hydraulic calculations

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited university preferred)
• Experience in a chemical production facility (Ammonia, Urea, Methanol, H2, Ethylene preferred)
  • 3 – 7 years of experience for Engineer, Process
  • 8+ years of experience for Senior Engineer, Process
• Sound knowledge of RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice)
• Commitment to Safety
• Self-Motivation, Organization, and Time Management Skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Proven experience in planning, problem solving, and organization

• Knowledge of Process Simulations (Aspen Hysys, Unisim), Exchanger Design Software (EDR or HTR), and Hydraulic Modeling Software
• Knowledge of process design, technical specifications, and machinery

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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