Summer Intern, Reliability Engineer

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.

This is an open posting for an Engineering Student Internship position at our Kennewick, WA Nitrogen facility.

Nutrien’s Kennewick Fertilizer Operations (KFO) is now taking applications for Engineering Studnets to provide support to the KFO Engineering department.

• This role is open to current students who will be returning to their studies once this work term is complete. This position is not available for remote work.

• Work will be both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Outside the office, standard work wear will consist of hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses and ear plugs, with other items as needed; these items will be provided

• Terms (Dates can be adjusted base on college schedule):

  • Summer 2025 Internship - May 19 to August 15 

What you will do:

• Daily engineering support of operations and maintenance activities including troubleshooting equipment problems and providing engineering solutions.
• Review of cost estimates, project designs, equipment specifications and operating procedures. 
• Develop an appreciation for the philosophy of reliability engineering in the Technical Services sector. Worked alongside diligent professionals partaking in Preventive Maintenance, Reliability Centered Maintenance tasks and in the exercise of Quality Control.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis Studies, along with tracking recommendations/learnings of Bad actors
• Contribution to the Tender Document preparation such as Review of Drawings and Bill of Materials
• Interact with multi-disciplinary teams

What you will bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related program with a graduation date of December 2025 or later or confirmation of registration in a post-secondary institution in a degree or diploma program in Fall 2025.
• Preference will be given to Engineering students who have completed their 1st year of studies and are working towards a 2 to 4 year degree.
• Must be self-motivated along with the ability to pay close attention to detail and have a strong ability to work individually as well as in a team setting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong analytical skills 
• Must be able to work at heights, outdoors, and around potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be able to hear and understand audible alarms, changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communications
• Must be familiar with Microsoft’s Office Suite

Are you a good match? Apply today! 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested 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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