Engineer, Mechanical - Rotating Equipment

Nutrien; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien, a leading agricultural company, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for rotating equipment in Augusta, GA. You will analyze failures, lead RCFA investigations, and develop reliability improvement plans for critical assets including turbomachinery and pumps. API standards familiarity and field overhauls oversight are required, with cross-site collaboration.

Travel about 5% is expected. Commitment to safety and environmental practices underpins Nutrien's culture and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 5 years rotating equipment experience preferred
• Familiarity with API 610, 611/612, 614, 617, 671 is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment failures and lead RCFA investigations
• Develop reliability improvement plans for critical assets
• Monitor asset health using vibration, oil analysis, thermography, and condition monitoring
• Review equipment specifications, drawings, and vendor documentation
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment failures and process upsets
• Support design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of rotating equipment

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Vibration analysis

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vibration analysis software

P&ID review

API standards knowledge

Job description

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.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze equipment failures and lead root cause failure investigations (RCFA)
• Develop and implement reliability improvement plans for critical assets
• Monitor asset health through vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and condition monitoring technologies
• Evaluate equipment performance trends and recommend corrective actions
• Review and approve equipment repairs, modifications, and upgrades
• Develop engineering solutions to address recurring equipment issues
• Review equipment specifications, drawings, P&IDs, and vendor documentation
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment failures and process upsets
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Support design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of rotating equipment.
• Review engineering packages for compliance with industry standards and plant requirements.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) as required

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5 years of rotating equipment experience preferred
• 5 years of experience using vibration analytical software with a specific focus on turbomachinery & practical field experience overseeing turbine and compressor overhauls preferred
• Must be familiar with API 610, 611/612, 614, 617, and 671 (pumps, general and special purpose couplings, lube oil, axial compressors)
• A commitment to Safety and Environmental leading practices and culture
• Willingness to collaborate with corporate teams and assist other locations (some travel required; about 5%)
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights up to 250' above ground level, safely lift to 50lbs, walk, crawl, bend, stoop, work in confined spaces

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.