Technician, Operating

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:

• Primary responsibilities are to monitor, to operate, to inspect, to start-up and to shut-down the production process as necessary. This includes troubleshooting equipment and the process to maintain production.  The technician will complete necessary paperwork on the operating unit as required
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of unit operations
• Must certify in the operating unit assigned
• Follow standard operating procedures, product quality standards, Company policy and applicable governmental regulations relating to the protection of the environment, the safety and health of employees, visitors, and the community
• Assist in ensuring the Operational Units are optimized at all time (steam efficiency, max rates, conversion, etc...)
• Prepare equipment and machinery for maintenance, completing work request and permits to ensure safety of all personnel
• Communicate key activities completed during shift clearly via electronic logs
• Complete training/certifications to progress to top level as required
• Communicate clearly to Maintenance after initial troubleshooting via electronic work requests
• Participate in Operational Driven Reliability program
• Certify and participate in Emergency Response Team as required
• Attend regularly scheduled safety and environmental meeting
• Take samples from the process and support systems as required, interpret results, and takes corrective action as that the operating unit is pretreated in a cost-effectively manner with maximum production and with-in governmental limits and process constraints while optimizing the production to meet manufacturing goals
• Must wear personal protective equipment while working with hazardous materials and or hazardous waste
• Assist in obtaining daily objectives towards business targets and all other key inputs into shift targets are prioritized and communicated to all shift teams, progress, reviewed and appropriate action to take
• Ensure shift recaps and shift handovers are performed effectively
• Coordinate with other unit operators, maintenance personnel, vendors, supervision, contractors in a teamwork fashion, e. emergency response team, SPEAR committee, HAZOP team, etc...
• Involved in solving unit problems and process / equipment troubleshooting
• Assist Shift Supervisor in maintaining operator qualification/recertification system
• May assist in updating manuals for the following: SOPs, SOCLs, Training Plans, etc...
• Must have capability for multi-tasking and ability to prioritize and coordinate job responsibilities
• Coordinate work with other various departments (i.e. maintenance, laboratory)

What you will bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• 2-year technical program or college degree preferred
• At least six (6) months experience in plant manufacturing operations or similar industrial setting
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) as issued by TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
• Ability to complete certification in Hazmat
• Ability to read, understand and apply operating procedures
• Ability to use computers for job functions and training
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work in protected areas at heights
• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Must be able to hear and smell for deficiencies or hazards
• Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test
• Must be able to work in all weather
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required
• Must be able to work over water (dock)
• Must be committed to working in a highly safety-conscious environment

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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