Nutrien · 1 month ago
Senior Project Development Engineer
Geismar, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. The Senior Project Development Engineer will lead the development of projects within the site’s five-year capital plan, guiding efforts from concept through feasibility and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Accountable for concept development, including establishing project objectives, validating business justification, and defining potential options
Lead project feasibility analyses, encompassing options evaluation, cost estimating, preliminary scheduling, and economic analysis
Drive project prioritization and recommend changes to the capital plan, ensuring alignment with business priorities and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
Conduct timely engineering and technical studies to assess proposed projects, evaluating risks and potential impacts to operations
Participate in or lead Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), What-If analyses, Management of Change (MOC) reviews, and other PSM-related safety assessments
Provide accurate and comprehensive design input and review for projects, ensuring effective coordination with area and site personnel
Research and apply emerging industry technologies, best practices, and lessons learned from Nutrien and peer facilities
Serve as project engineer for assigned projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure design quality and deliverables
Support development and stewardship of the site’s long-range capital plan, ensuring alignment with Nutrien’s corporate strategies
Collaborate closely with central engineering and technical services teams to strengthen project definition and execution readiness
Work collaboratively with the site project engineering team to ensure seamless transition from concept to execution
Perform special studies, duties, and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in the chemical process industry
Demonstrated expertise in economic assessments, financial modeling, and project feasibility analysis
Proficiency with Aspen HYSYS and other process modeling software
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with engineering software tools
Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract personnel
Effective collaborator with the ability to facilitate cross-functional teamwork and manage conflict constructively
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated commitment to safety, integrity, and operational excellence
Reliable and consistent performance under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with adherence to established safety policies and procedures
Preferred
Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation or PMP certification considered an asset
Experience in ammonia or nitrogen-based fertilizer operations is highly desirable
Company
Nutrien
Nutrien produces and distributes potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5BKey Investors
Saskatchewan Technology Fund
2025-10-31Grant
2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Mark Thompson
EVP & CFO
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