Nutrien · 1 month ago
Associate Engineer, Plant
Greenville, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. As an Associate Engineer, you will evaluate equipment, improve process controls, and work with plant disciplines to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in the manufacturing of liquid crop protectants.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Continuously evaluate equipment, process operations and controls to ensure personnel safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
Work closely with all disciplines, troubleshooting problems, to ensure plant processes are aligned to provide maximum output levels and efficiencies
Optimize production by conducting tests, monitoring performances, and compiling de-bottleneck studies to identify cost saving opportunities
Design plant and equipment configurations to be readily adapted to suit the product ranges and the process technologies involved, taking safety, environmental and economic aspects into account
Provide control system designs, specifications, process control parameters, system testing, and start-up assistance, as required
Maintain engineering records including creating and modifying Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, and supporting development of operations and maintenance standard operating procedures
Responsible for Plant’s PSM program and associated elements of assurance for compliance to the standard
Install and commission new equipment, including monitoring developments and troubleshooting as well as managing contractors and documenting process changes and additions
Support new product development from trial through to commercialization and improving production lines
Keep abreast of current engineering trends, practices, developments, and regulatory changes, which could impact processes and products
Complete special projects as needed and any other tasks assigned to support business continuity and growth
Responsible for the planning and execution of the 5yr capital plan for the facility and streamlining operations toward efficient operation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering; experience in lieu of education may be considered
Strong project management and contractor management skills
Strong analytical skills, skilled in application of statistics and data analysis
Excellent presentation skills
Works well independently and in a team setting with excellent time management and organization skills
Mechanically inclined, basic knowledge of electrical systems, and experience with PLC logic and programming processes and capabilities with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc a plus
Well rounded and detail oriented with the ability to support future goals of the facility
Preferred
Experience with 2D CAD programs such as AutoCAD is desired
Knowledge of various types of packaging equipment, pump and pipe sizing, batch processing equipment and processes preferred
Company
Nutrien
Nutrien produces and distributes potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
Founded in 2018
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Recent News
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