Technician, Instrumentation

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 Supervisor, Maintenance the Technician, Instrumentation will act as an integral member of the Nutrien Kennewick team. The successful candidate for this role will maintain a high degree of integrity and ownership while understanding and complying with Nutrien's high level of standards, policies and procedures.

What you will do:

• Perform all work in a safe and controlled manner, adhering to safety and environmental policies
• Perform daily maintenance on various types of electrical and instrumentation equipment including electrical distribution systems, 3 phase motor, PLC's, pneumatic controllers, and valve positioners
• Perform daily and routine preventative maintenance (PM’s) on equipment
• Troubleshoot and analyze instrument and electrical systems with voltages up to 18K volts
• Respond to plant/process upsets and take appropriate action to address issues
• Provide electrical and instrumentation project support to implement planned outages, MOC's, PHA's, and capital projects
• Use computer tools to record failures, document repairs and document plant equipment history
• Work closely with contractors, vendors and internal departments
• Be able to perform in a high-performance culture
• Work as a productive team member and support continuous improvement
• Cross-training and working in all areas of the facility as required
• Performing work from elevated structures, ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and man-baskets
• Be willing to work overtime as required

What you will bring:

• Possess a minimum of 2 years education at a vocational/technical school in the electrical or instrumentation field, or 2+ years of experience
• Strong working knowledge of electronic and pneumatic controllers and valve positioners
• Working knowledge of all types of instrument and electrical test equipment
• Experience with DeltaV and Yokogawa controls is considered an asset
• Thorough understanding of maintenance practices and processes
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• Experience operating mobile equipment, including forklifts, man lifts, carry deck cranes, etc.
• Be willing and able to enhance personal skills through training both on and off-site

Compensation & Benefits: 

The wage for this role is $34.59 per hour. This wage is estimated for a Technician, Electrical & Instrumentation according to Washington'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 program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is 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.   

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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