Co-Op, Process Engineering

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a motivated Process Engineering Co-op for their Fort Saskatchewan site. This 4-8 month full-time role involves supporting the Nitrogen Real-time Operations Center, contributing to advanced monitoring technologies, and collaborating with experienced personnel on plant optimization. Ideal for students in Chemical Engineering looking to gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled with at least 2 years completed in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with Nitrogen fertilizer processes desired.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and map plant operating data for centralized monitoring.
• Develop visualization and analysis applications.
• Perform simulations using digital twins for optimization.

Skills

Analyzing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

Nitrogen fertilizer processes

Process simulation software

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

UniSim Design

Aspen HYSYS

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 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 Senior Manager, Process Engineering, the Process Engineering Co-op will support the rapidly developing Nitrogen Real-time Operations Center (“NROC”) which is a centralized group of technical subject matter experts using advanced technologies to assist Nutrien’s 10 Nitrogen fertilizer facilities located in Canada, the US and Trinidad. They will contribute to the development, utilization, and sustainability of Ammonia plant digital twins (process models) along with other advanced monitoring and predictive technologies.

This exciting co-op opportunity is available to a motivated student at our Fort Saskatchewan site beginning September 2025 for a 4-8 month term. This is a temporary, full-time position open to current students who will be returning to their studies once this work term is complete.

What you will do:

• Identify plant operating data required for centralized plant monitoring and map them to an asset data structure
• Develop visualization and analysis applications for centralized plant monitoring
• Perform simulations using digital twins to identify opportunities for plant optimization and capital upgrades
• Report and analyze results from digital twin simulations
• Collaborate with engineering and operations personnel to troubleshoot plant issues

What you bring:

• Currently enrolled and completed at least 2 years of an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience with reading and analyzing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience with Nitrogen fertilizer processes (Ammonia, Urea, Nitric Acid)
• Experience with process simulation software, such as UniSim Design or Aspen HYSYS

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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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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