Specialist, Data Scientist, Converged

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.  

What you will do:

• Research and provide creative hardware / software solutions for our Potash operations
• Develop digital solutions to solve problems in real physical environments
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Information Technology teams
• Work directly with sites including in-person visits working with operators, maintenance, managers, and Nutrien subject matter experts
• Propose new solutions while also, sustaining, and improving existing systems
• Develop, document, and standardize repeatable patterns
• Educate team members on best practices and provide cross training
• Develop an understanding of process control systems including products from Emerson and Rockwell (PLCs, HMIs, etc.) to connect solutions to control systems
• Develop and deliver re-deployable solutions (optimization, visualization, navigation, and automation of equipment)
• Data mine or extract usable data from valuable traditional, non-traditional, and unstructured data sources
• Select and use machine learning tools to isolate features, create and optimize classifiers
• Carry out preprocessing of structured and unstructured data (visual, sensors, point clouds)
• Enhance data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems
• Process, cleanse, and validate the integrity of data to be used for analysis
• Analyze large amounts of information to find patterns and solutions; propose solutions and strategies to tackle business challenges
• Develop stabile systems that can be self or semi-automated managed
• Maintain artifacts for Project Pipeline phases (structured methodology)
• Create user documentation and deployment documentation
• Acquire knowledge of the Nutrien business to enable understanding of where data analytics and advanced computer technologies can help us improve our operations and safety
• Work with control engineers to setup solutions to connect to control systems
• Work with our current environment utilizing Linux, Python, C++, ROS (Python), TensorFlow & SageMaker (AWS)

What you will bring:

• Computer Science degree or equivalent program and 3-5 years of related experience
• Part mathematician, part computer scientist, part big data theorist of unstructured data
• Able to work with various forms of sensors and data capture devices (cameras, lidar, radar, smart devices tracking devices, tags from control systems, sensors)
• Have a love for electronic devices

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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