Engineer, Operations

Nutrien Ltd.; Carseland; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking an Operations Engineer at Carseland Nitrogen Operations to provide engineering support for day-to-day plant activities. You will work with maintenance and operations teams to optimize performance and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring efficiency, supporting start-ups/shut downs, and participating in safety reviews and process improvements under the Operations Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical or Mechanical is required.
• Registered with APEGA as Professional Engineer.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Plant performance monitoring and efficiency monitoring, troubleshooting process related issues
• Provide economic justification for projects and initiate projects specific to the plant
• Gain understanding of all production costs, and track/report on production losses and records via Loss Limits reporting
• Provide input to operations regarding maintenance planning and priorities
• Participate in all plant startups and shutdowns
• Lead and/or support Engineering reviews and risk assessments

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

BEng Chemical/Mechanical

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Engineer, Operations (35094)

Requisition ID35094-Posted11/04/2026-Carseland Nitrogen Operations-Carseland

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 will be motivated and collaborative, with strong decision-making, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to work efficiently both independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision, while effectively managing a large and varied workload. The ideal candidate will also be well versed in corporate Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and demonstrate the ability to steward the department in alignment with established PSM elements and requirements.

What You'll Do:

Under the direction of the Operations Superintendent, the Operations Engineer position is responsible for providing engineering support for the operations for their assigned units, and works in close coordination with maintenance and operations personnel. The position will gain extensive knowledge of plant operations, both routine and during abnormal operations. The Operations Engineer will contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Units for which they are responsible.

• Plant performance monitoring and efficiency monitoring, supporting Operations with troubleshooting process related issues
• Provide economic justification for projects and initiate projects specific to the plant
• Gain understanding of all production costs, as well as tracking and reporting on all production losses and all production records via loss limits reporting
• Provide input to operations regarding maintenance planning and priorities
• Participate in all plant startups and shut down's
• Lead and / or support Engineering reviews (High Risk Work Reviews / Management of Change / Operation Risk Management reviews / Alternative Energy Isolation Forms approvals / Electronic Isolation Form reviews / Standard Operating Procedure reviews / Pre-Startup Safety Reviews / Process Hazard Analysis / Loss Limit reporting management)

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• Registered with APEGA as Professional Engineer
• 5+ years' relevant experience
• Knowledge of operating production facilities with specific knowledge of the site(s) personnel organization, processes, equipment, feedstock, and existing MMS elements
• Experience working with the MS Office platform, SAP, etc.

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 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM ABT. 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.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please submit a request through our Contact Us form or call 1-800-667-0403 in Canada and 1-800-667-3930 in the US to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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