Sr. Engineer, Special Projects

Pay Band: J   

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:

• Responsible for administration of company-owned interests in land, including both fee and less-than-fee ownerships; this position is also the principal liaison with joint interest owners and other area landowners regarding actual or potential effects of company operations
• Maintain a database of company-owned interests, including fractional and partial ownerships
• Optimize income production from company land ownership, including timber, agriculture, hunting, or industrial to ensure a sustainable level of income for the long term
• Manage acquisition and disposal of land ownership interests as directed by management, including preparation of appropriate AFE’s; including short-term and long-term plans for increasing ore reserves and capital budgeting
• Develop and promote land acquisition, disposal, and management projects subject to management approval that:
  • Improve the phosphate reserve base
  • Address obligations in environmental permits for conservation lands
  • Rationalize holdings for future operational or development needs
  • Enhance the income-producing potential of company interests.
• Primary site lead for Asset Retirement Obligation pertaining to reclamation and Gypsum stack closure activities
• Work with the Phosphate capital group to rationalize and estimate accurate funds for large closure activities
• Be the primary site contact for all construction/execution activities that are planned or in progress
• Primary contact for site demolition activities.
• Participate in the development of project permit applications to federal, state, and county regulatory bodies in conjunction with the Manager of Environmental Affairs
• Assist in the preparation of expansion projects scope of work and high-level cost estimates in response to operations and engineering requirements
• Author technical recommendations and economic evaluation; system and component specifications, engineering flow diagrams and drawings, execution schedules, and order of magnitude estimates while reviewing the safety and environmental impacts and making recommendations to the Senior Leadership team
• Provide recommendations on the development of future production and of the long-range mine planning sequences for the White Springs phosphate operation consistent with corporate production goals, facility growth and consistent with federal, state, and county operating permits
• Responsible for research and implementation of site-wide energy reduction and efficiency projects

What you will bring:

• B.S. Mining Engineering, other engineering, or Geology discipline
• Minimum 10 years combined professional experience in Engineering, Maintenance/Operations, Milling, or Project Management within the mining industry
• Professional engineer or geologist registration is encouraged but not required

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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