Engineer, Reliability (E&I) 1

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

Job summary

Nutrien seeks an experienced Electrical/Control Systems engineer for site leadership in Augusta. You will drive safety, develop and manage I&E reliability programs, and lead efforts on outages and capital projects. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a proactive mindset to coach peers and implement best practices.

Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Electrical or Control Systems, 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, and familiarity with DCS/SIS/BPCS, NFPA/NETA standards, and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years engineering experience in chemical manufacturing or related industry.
• Experience with DCS, SIS, BPCS, Instrument Control, and Valves.
• Strong leadership, communication and coaching abilities.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70/70E, ANSI/NETA MTS, and ANSI S84 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety and lead reliability programs at site per Nutrien's standards.
• Develop, implement, and manage core I&E reliability programs and asset strategies.
• Review capital project packages and equipment specs for PSM compliance.
• Support outages, TARs, MOC reviews, and root cause analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify improvements and risk reductions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People skills

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Technical writing

Multitasking

Data analysis

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

DCS

SIS

BPCS

Instrumentation

Valves

Motors

Transformers

Switchgear

Arc Flash

Power Systems

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: 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.

What You'll Do:

• Drive safety everyday through leadership and direction to achieve Nutrien's safety vision "Home Safe Everyday"
• Develop, implement, and manage core I&E Reliability programs at site, including:
  • Control Systems, Instrument, and Electrical Integrity
  • Safety Instrumented Systems
  • Condition Monitoring
  • PM/PdM programs and optimization
  • Bad Actor Identification and Elimination
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Spare parts strategies
  • Critical Asset Identification
  • End-of-Life evaluation and replacement strategies
  • QA/QC
• Management of Cybersecurity programs for Control Systems
• Work cross functionally with all work groups and disciplines to identify and resolve short- and long-term continuous improvement opportunities and vulnerabilities at site.
• Support PHA and SILD (Safety Integrity Level Determination) studies at site.
• Participate on Corporate SIS and Electrical Site Stakeholder Teams (SSTs)
• Lead efforts to perform gap analysis and implement of best practices developed by the Nutrien Engineering and Technology Center (ETC)
• Ensure the timely completion of assigned PSM action items (ETQ) assigned to yourself and direct reports.
• Perform technical review of MOC's to assure compliance with industry best practices and PSM requirements.
• Review and approve capital project packages and equipment specifications to ensure incorporation of site and PSM best practices.
• Support scope development for outages and TARs.
• Review I&E equipment repair plans and associated procedures/recommendations developed by planning and direct reports.
• Work with department manager to develop yearly budgets.
• Identify opportunities for capital expenditure on I&E assets (end of life, upgrades, bad actors, etc.)
• Work with HR and training departments to identify developmental and training opportunities for direct reports and peers.
• Able to coach and mentor peers on Instrument and electrical codes and leading practices.

What You'll Bring:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering is preferred. Other degrees may be considered with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing process or related industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with DCS, SIS, BPCS, Instrument Control, and Valves preferred.
• Experience with Motors, Transformers, Breakers, Switch Gear, Ark Flash, Power Sytems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, including, but not limited to: NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, ANSI/NETA MTS, and ANSI S84 is preferred.
• Familiarity with interpreting and developing electrical, instrument, and control systems drawings.
• Familiarity with a variety of root cause analysis methodologies such as Apollo, 5-Why, Taproot, etc. is preferred.
• Strong Leadership, Communication, and People skills.
• High desire to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Desire and temperament to coach and develop subordinates.
• Motivated, self-sufficient, and possess the ability to multitask and prioritize work for themselves and subordinates.
• Strong technical background and the ability to write and communicate technically to others inside and outside the department.
• Advanced computer skills as it related to data manipulation in spreadsheets, generating reports, navigation of CMMS programs, Microsoft Office Suite, and other various software packages used routinely by I&E Engineers and Technicians
• Ability to work extended hours including outages and turnarounds.
• A commitment to Safety and Environmental leading practices and culture.

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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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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