Specialist, Stationary Equipment

Nutrien; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm located in Alberta is seeking a Specialist, Stationary Equipment to provide advanced technical expertise in mechanical engineering. This role will lead mechanical calculations, support incident investigations, and develop compliance standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of related experience. This position is on-site and not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering designation (required in Canada; preferred for US/Trinidad).
• 10+ years of directly related technical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mechanical calculations and provide clear recommendations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex incident investigations.
• Develop, review, and approve repair plans ensuring compliance.

Job description

Overview

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 Director, Stationary Equipment Integrity, the Specialist, Stationary Equipment role provides advanced technical and subject matter expertise to ensure station equipment design, maintenance, and compliance meets Nutrien’s and regulatory standards. As a recognized authority, this position performs or coordinates complex assessments, supports critical incident investigations, and leads best practice implementation across Nutrien Nitrogen and Phosphate sites in North America and Trinidad. This role influences Nutrien’s operational excellence through development and stewardship of innovative standards, processes, and training.

This role will be located at one of Nutrien\'s Nitrogen, Phosphate or Corporate sites and is not eligible for remote work.

What You Will Do

• Lead and complete advanced mechanical calculations, such as Fitness for Service, Stress Analysis, and Pressure Rating, providing clear recommendations and technical sign-off as required
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex incident investigations, root cause failure analyses (RCFA), and comprehensive risk-based assessments
• Develop, review, and approve repair plans and design modifications, ensuring alignment with Nutrien requirements and codes
• Conduct and lead design reviews of new and modified stationary equipment to validate compliance with all applicable standards and Nutrien engineering practices
• Evaluate and approve technical drawings and post-construction alterations and specifications
• Develop and continuously improve Nutrien in-service and design practices, driving gap assessments and implementation of changes
• Provide technical coaching and training to site engineers and asset integrity teams
• Actively represent Nutrien on industry technical committees (e.g., ASME, PIP, API), influencing and maintaining awareness of industry trends

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineering designation (required in Canada; preferred for US/Trinidad)
• 10+ years of directly related, progressive technical engineering experience, including significant exposure to pressure equipment integrity, failure analysis, and design review
• Demonstrated experience leading technical initiatives, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and mentoring less experienced engineers
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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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