Technician, Welder

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 50,847 - 72,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick days

Retirement program with employer matching

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited is seeking a skilled professional in Kennewick, Washington, to focus on welding and maintenance tasks. You will be expected to ensure efficient work practices and perform various equipment repairs and installations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in maintenance/welding, familiarity with safety standards, and a minimum of a Grade 12 education. Nutrien offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance/welding experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to qualify to ASME B&PV Code Section IX for welding.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient work practices in maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on various static equipment.
• Weld, fabricate and install piping components.

Skills

Welding

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Compliance with safety standards

Education

Grade 12 education or GED

Technical Degree in Welding

Tools

SAP

Forklifts

Man lifts

Scissor lifts

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:

• Ensuring safe and efficient work practices
• Following and adhering to all safety policies, procedures, participating by entering near misses, reporting incidents and attending safety meetings as required
• Performing daily maintenance by welding, cutting, reading drawings, layout, bolting maintaining repairing different types of static equipment
• Welding, fabrication and installation of piping and piping components
• Performance maintenance and overhauls on equipment
• Performing pipe fitter welding work including major overhauls of equipment
• Repairing heat exchangers, tanks, screws, elevators, plant structures, and boilers
• Evaluate possible hazards and create plan to perform all work in safe manner
• Act with a high degree of integrity and ownership
• Excel in a team environment while also being a self-starter
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Understand, and comply with, standards, policies, and procedures (LO/TO, Hot Work, Confined Space etc.)
• Comprehend all maintenance practices and continuous improvement concepts

What You’ll Bring:

• Possess minimum of grade 12 education, or GED equivalent
• Technical Degree or vocational training in Welding is preferred
• 2+ years of maintenance/welding experience, preferably in an industrial setting
• Ability to qualify to ASME B&PV Code Section IX for welding carbon and stainless-steel pipe in all positions using SMAW and GTAW
• Possess basic computer skills, SAP experience considered a plus
• Training and experience operating mobile equipment including forklifts, man lifts, carry deck cranes, scissor lifts, etc.
• Experience with hydro testing of pressure equipment

The wage range for this role, in the Kennewick, Washington location, is between $36.91 - $52.55 USD per hour. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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.