Apprentice, Maintenance

Pay Band: WAGE 

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

As part of the Maintenance and Reliability department, the Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Superintendent. The Maintenance Technician Apprentice will maintain mechanical equipment including augers, gear boxes, blowers, compressors, belts, fans, rotary valves, mobile equipment, and various types of pumps.

This position is located at our Kennewick, Washington site and is not eligible for remote work.

What you will do:

• Work safely and efficiently while following and adhering to all safety policies/procedures.
• Attend and complete necessary Nutrien training,
• Attend and complete specific job skills training
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on rotating equipment
• Play a critical role not only in ensuring your own safety, but the safety of others
• Perform millwright work including major overhauls of rotating equipment
• Document repairs and reliability information on equipment
• Follow written procedures and complete detailed checklists
• Work in excess of standard schedule including call-outs and holidays
• Work closely with contractors, vendors, and internal departments to develop preventative maintenance standards and procedures for equipment

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years working in an industrial environment is preferred
• Technical School Certificate from a recognized institution would be considered an asset
• General mechanical apptitude (troubleshooting and critical thinking)
• Working knowledge of the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license, able to operate various types of equipments and/or earn certification

Compensation & Benefits:

Wage for this role is $34.59/hour. This wage is estimated for Apprentice, Maintenance under Washnington's Pay Transparency Law. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

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, consistent with the terms of our plan(s), which provide discretionary award opportunities reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions. 

Are you a good match? Apply today!

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.  While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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