Mechanical Engineering Co-op: Plant & Equipment Upgrades

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Redwater; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Co-op student to join our Redwater, Alberta Nitrogen Operations for an 8-month term starting January 2027. This temporary, full-time role is open to students returning to school after the term.

Successful candidates will demonstrate interpersonal, communication, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and convey information clearly.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering; minimum 2 years completed.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping codes, heat exchangers is an asset.
• Strong time management; able to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical plant design changes for improvements (stationary and rotating equipment).
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems within production units.
• Assist in Root Cause Failure Analyses and lead follow-up work.
• Contribute to project work including scope definition, tender documents, and contracts.
• Assist maintenance engineers in detailed technical evaluations.
• Perform in-field task support, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Coordinate with site trades, planners, engineers and inspectors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Planning

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering (2+ years completed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Matlab

CodeCalc

Drafting software

Job description

Nutrien is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Co-op student to join our Redwater, Alberta Nitrogen Operations for an 8-month term starting January 2027. This temporary, full-time role is open to students returning to school after the term.

Successful candidates will demonstrate interpersonal, communication, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and convey information clearly.