Co-op, Chemical Engineering

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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.  

Discover more about Nitrogen at Nutrien! An exciting co-op opportunity awaits a motivated student at our Carseland site beginning January 2025 for an 8-month term. This is a temporary, full-time position open to current students who will be returning to their studies once this work term is complete. Carseland Nitrogen Operations is located approximately 30 minutes outside of Calgary. 

What you will do:

• Support the management of change process by assisting with process design and documentation
• Provide process engineering support to complete recommendations from process hazard analysis
• Assist senior specialists in detailed technical evaluations such as catalyst, heat exchanger, and compressor performance
• Provide process engineering support to capital project development and design
• Complete level appropriate engineering studies, calculations, or modeling and simulation of chemical processes
• Provide technical support to automated process monitoring applications
• Collect data and develop an electronic process information database
• Work under the direction of a licensed professional engineer who will take responsibility for the work products
• Complete basic technical reports, analysis, and transactions by applying subject matter knowledge related to a Chemical or Process engineering typical of a professional engineer
• Some field time in an operating unit, and at times will require some climbing of stairs, ladders and walking through plant operating areas
• Travel, if required will likely be by car to various sites in Alberta

What you will bring:

• Engineering co-op student pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, preference is for work terms 4 and 5
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, sit for long periods of time, and perform many job duties remotely using phone and email
• Ability to provide creative and well thought out solutions to chemical or process engineering challenges, as assigned
• Knowledge in P&ID use and interpretation, piping flow and hydraulic calculations, pressure relief valve codes and standards, control valve design and simple instrumentation and control loop basics is an asset
• Experience working with API Pressure Relief standards is an asset
• Knowledge of pipe sizing and experience with piping design is an asset

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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