Co-op, Chemical Engineer

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited in Carseland, Alberta, is seeking a chemical engineering co-op student to support process design and capital projects. You will work under a licensed professional engineer and gain hands-on experience in process engineering within an industrial setting.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Chemical Engineering degree, with knowledge of P&ID, piping hydraulics, and pressure relief standards, and with an interest in getting practical exposure to change management and hazard

Qualifications

• Pursuing a chemical engineering degree with co-op term experience preferred.
• Knowledge of P&ID use and interpretation, piping flow hydraulics, and pressure relief valve codes is an asset.
• Experience with API Pressure Relief standards is an asset.
• Knowledge of pipe sizing and piping design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process design and documentation to support change control.
• Provide engineering support to process hazard analysis recommendations.
• Support evaluations of catalyst, heat exchanger, and compressor performance.
• Assist capital project development and design through engineering support.
• Perform level-appropriate studies, calculations, or modeling of chemical processes.
• Support automated process monitoring applications.
• Collect data and develop an electronic process information database.
• Work under a licensed professional engineer who will supervise the work products.
• Prepare basic technical reports and analyses related to chemical or process engineering.
• Some field time in operating units and occasional climbing stairs and ladders.

Skills

Chemical engineering co-op

P&ID use & interpretation

Piping flow & hydraulics

Pressure relief valve codes

Control valve design & I&C basics

API Pressure Relief standards

Pipe sizing & piping design

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (pursuing)

Job description

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.

The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the ability to climb stairs and ladders, as well as sit for extended periods while completing various tasks. Many responsibilities of this role will require flexibility and adaptability in work environments. Additionally, the position demands innovative and well-considered solutions to chemical or process engineering challenges as assigned, leveraging strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Carseland Nitrogen Operations is located approximately 30 minutes outside of Calgary, Alberta.

What You'll Do:

• Support the management of change process by assisting with process design and documentation
• Provide process engineering support to complete recommendations from process hazard analysis
• Assist senior specialists in detailed technical evaluations such as catalyst, heat exchanger, and compressor performance
• Provide process engineering support to capital project development and design
• Complete level appropriate engineering studies, calculations, or modeling and simulation of chemical processes
• Provide technical support to automated process monitoring applications
• Collect data and develop an electronic process information database
• Work under the direction of a licensed professional engineer who will take responsibility for the work products
• Complete basic technical reports, analysis, and transactions by applying subject matter knowledge related to a Chemical or Process engineering typical of a professional engineer
• Some field time in an operating unit, and at times will require some climbing of stairs, ladders and walking through plant operating areas

What You'll Bring:

• Engineering co-op student pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, preference is for work terms 4 and 5
• Knowledge in P&ID use and interpretation, piping flow and hydraulic calculations, pressure relief valve codes and standards, control valve design and simple instrumentation and control loop basics is an asset
• Experience working with API Pressure Relief standards is an asset
• Knowledge of pipe sizing and experience with piping design is an asset

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.

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At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes agreat responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees andshareholders, our communities, and the planet.