Operations Engineer: Plant Performance & Safety Lead

Nutrien Ltd.; Dalemead; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, dedicated to Feeding the Future. The Operations Engineer will support plant operations, coordinate with maintenance and operations teams, and drive safety and efficiency in line with PSM requirements.

A PE license with APEGA and 5+ years of experience are preferred in this Alberta-based position. Ideal candidates will understand production facilities, MMS elements, and have strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) and professional engineer registration with APEGA.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in operations engineering.
• Experience with production facilities, site organization, processes, equipment, feedstock, and MMS elements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for plant operations and coordinate with maintenance and operations teams.
• Monitor plant performance and efficiency; troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Contribute to economic justification for projects and track production costs and losses.
• Assist in maintenance planning, priorities, and plant startups/shutdowns.
• Lead or support engineering reviews (MOC, LOPs, PHA, etc.).
• Support documentation and reporting for operations and safety programs.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, dedicated to Feeding the Future. The Operations Engineer will support plant operations, coordinate with maintenance and operations teams, and drive safety and efficiency in line with PSM requirements.

A PE license with APEGA and 5+ years of experience are preferred in this Alberta-based position. Ideal candidates will understand production facilities, MMS elements, and have strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making