Chief Metallurgical Engineer

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.  

The Chief Metallurgical Engineer reports to the Mill Operations Superintendent. This position is located at the Nutrien Lanigan Potash site.

What you will do:

• Supervise personnel within area of responsibility to ensure that safe and productive work is performed.
• Assign/schedule work and perform regular follow-up on work activities so crew personnel are working in an efficient and effective manner.  Perform required compliance checks, key procedure audits, area inspections, and job observations. Conduct dispatch, line out, and safety meetings.
• Train new personnel and complete follow-up assessments, as well as keep experienced personnel informed as to the most efficient methods of performing their assignments. Ensure that safe work habits are enforced and instruct safe methods of doing work.  Assists in technical training programs and implementation of approved safety practices to achieve an efficient and safe operation.
• Recommend the alteration or modification to existing systems, provides technical advice to personnel for improving maintenance and operating efficiency.
• Respond to scheduled and unscheduled callouts. Provide weekend supervisory coverage as scheduled to respond to unplanned equipment repairs and other emergency problems.
• The Chief Metallurgical Engineer must organize and motivate themselves and staff to safely and efficiently achieve maximum refinery production and product recovery, maintain and control a high standard of product quality.
• Direct the Metallurgical Department to achieve maximum refinery production, product recovery and product quality.
• Implement, evaluate, recommend and incorporate research and development projects for process improvements and expansion at the Division.
• Monitor the product quality programs and administer revisions and evaluations as required to maintain the high standard of product quality control.
• Supervise the calculation and reporting of daily, monthly and annual metallurgical balances, for economic control of the Lanigan Potash.
• Forecast by historical record and future estimates, annual operating budget for department.
• Review technological advances with the industry and provids technical knowledge through leadership and training to subordinates to improve the technical proficiency of their department.

What you will bring:

• Chemical Engineering Degree or equivalent education/extensive experience in mineral processing
• Safety commitment
• Understanding of mill operations, processes and equipment
• Strong leadership skills to help bring accountability to your team by creating a supportive and motivating work environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engagement and accountability

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 posting will no longer accept new applications past 11:59 pm on March 4, 2025 (Saskatchewan time).  While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.  

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