Automation Specialist, Automation

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture company in Saskatoon is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to coordinate trials of emerging technologies and support automation initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in industrial automation and expertise in control systems design. This role follows a 4-day workweek with some site visits. Apply today for this impactful position!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of soft rock mining and underground mobile equipment automation.
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting control systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, execute, and evaluate trials of technologies in mines.
• Support operations staff in adapting technologies.
• Engage with operations, engineers, and maintenance for optimization.

Skills

Automation/control systems design

Operational excellence

Technical mentorship

Innovation

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent

Job description

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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 agricultural 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 expectations of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

This role is part of the Engineering, Technology & Capital group (ETC), guiding our network towards successful delivery of mine automation initiatives.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Automation.

This role is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and is not available for remote work. It is based out of the Nutrien corporate office in Saskatoon. The role follows a 4-day workweek (10 hours per day), with an average of 2-3 day trips to site per week. Initially, for 12–18 months, the focus will be on industry-leading development at our Lanigan mine.

What you will do:

• Coordinate, execute, and evaluate trials of emerging and cutting-edge technologies focused primarily on our Saskatoon area mines.
• Support operations staff in the adaptation of emerging technologies.

Assist teams across the network in developing and executing projects to achieve strategic Mine Automation goals.

Provide technical and professional mentorship to engineers and technologists.

Collaborate with key resources to develop operational standards for automated systems across the network.

Drive collaboration and sharing of best practices across Nutrien’s potash mines.

Identify opportunities for automation to support immediate and long-term departmental goals.

Engage with operations, end users, engineers, and maintenance to optimize automated systems.

Analyze operational data and KPIs for continuous improvement.

Develop, document, test, and commission automation/control system projects.

Investigate, execute, and evaluate trials of new technologies.

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial environment, with expertise in automation/control systems design preferred.
• A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of soft rock mining and underground mobile equipment automation is a plus.
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience in research, design, construction, and implementation of new technologies is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence is a plus.
• Successful track record in automation project delivery.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary listed by Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn does not reflect Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

This job will remain open until filled. Applicants will undergo background checks and possibly a substance test. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements as per law.

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At Nutrien, we never stop growing because our world never does. Our size helps us weather storms, but also brings responsibility—to our growers, customers, employees, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

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