Job Description
Job Title:  Sr. Supervisor, Reliability E&I
Requisition ID:  31555
Location:  Redwater, AB, CAN, T0A 2W0
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Mid-Senior Level
Job Type:  Full Time

 

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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

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 Superintendent, Reliability, the Senior Supervisor, Reliability E&I is responsible for leading and advancing the site’s Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) reliability program to ensure the safe, and reliable operation of all E&I assets. This role provides technical leadership across instrumentation, controls, safety systems, and electrical distribution, driving long‑term asset performance through reliability strategies, lifecycle planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. As a key technical authority, this position shapes the direction of the newly established E&I reliability organization and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to support overall plant objectives.

 

This position is located at Nutrien's Redwater, Alberta site and is not eligible for remote work.

 

What You'll Do:

 

    • Lead E&I Reliability Strategy
      • Develop and maintain asset care strategies and lifecycle plans for E&I systems, including instrumentation, PLC/DCS/SCADA, SIS, and electrical distribution
      • Identify reliability threats, bad actors, and end‑of‑life risks, and define mitigation strategies
    • Own and Execute Reliability Programs
      • Lead root cause analyses (RCAs), failure investigations, and reliability improvement planning
      • Establish and sustain condition monitoring programs for E&I assets
      • Drive data‑based decision making to prioritize reliability work and resources
    • Provide Technical Guidance and Support
      • Act as the technical authority supporting maintenance execution, troubleshooting, and complex failure resolution
      • Set technical standards, best practices, and reliability methodologies for E&I systems
    • Champion Continuous Improvement
      • Identify, develop, and oversee non‑capital improvement initiatives, including Management of Change (MOC) ownership
      • Collaborate with unit teams to align reliability initiatives with operational priorities
    • Build and Lead Capability
      • Mentor and develop engineers, technologists, and contractors within the E&I reliability space
      • Foster a strong safety, integrity, and reliability culture across the site

 

What You'll Bring:

 

    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical or instrumentation technologist
    • 10-15 years of relevant experience in an industrial operating plant
    • Technical Expertise
      • Strong knowledge of instrumentation, process controls, SIS, PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, and medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical systems.
      • Working knowledge of electrical safety codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
    • Reliability & Asset Management Experience
      • Proven experience developing and implementing reliability and asset management programs.
      • Demonstrated ability to lead RCAs, condition monitoring programs, and long‑term reliability planning.
    • Safety and Integrity Leadership
      • Strong commitment to safety, with the ability to lead and reinforce life‑critical procedures and safe work practices.
    • Leadership and Influence
      • Ability to work independently with significant decision‑making authority while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
      • Experience mentoring technical professionals.
    • Strategic Mindset
      • Capability to shape new programs, establish standards, and build sustainable reliability strategies that deliver long‑term value.

 

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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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