Nutrien · 6 hours ago
Process Engineering Supervisor
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, committed to making a positive impact on the world. The Process Engineering Supervisor will provide technical leadership in developing systems, products, and processes while managing projects from concept to commercialization and ensuring product quality and process reliability.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in researching and developing systems, products, and processes across chemical, quality, statistical, and environmental areas
Lead development of new formulations and optimize existing products, ensuring robust performance from bench-top through pilot and manufacturing scale-up
Supervise and guide Process Development Technicians, offering technical direction and support
Manage assigned projects from concept through commercialization, maintaining strong communication with cross-functional teams
Coordinate and execute bench, pilot, and manufacturing verification batches with speed, accuracy, and consistency
Monitor departmental budgets and spending, providing updates and ensuring cost-effective operations
Oversee and guide consultants or contractors supporting specialized project needs
Apply scientific and engineering principles to product development, processing, manufacturing technology, quality control, and bulk transportation
Conduct research to develop new or improved manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes and support plant operations to ensure consistent product quality and process reliability
Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production
Develop and implement safety procedures for handling hazardous chemicals
Assist in designing and planning equipment layouts to support efficient and safe operations
Evaluate equipment and processes for compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate and complete records of all development projects
Prepare technical documentation including raw material and bulk specifications, SOPs, batch records, technology transfer documents, validation protocols, and stability studies
Ensure all product documentation meets Quality Assurance requirements for commercial manufacturing, including raw material specs, guaranteed product specifications, Certificates of Analysis, equipment cleaning requirements, and method validations
Support and help maintain the site Quality Management System
Work with customers, Sales teams, and plant personnel to identify, investigate, and resolve product quality concerns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or advanced degree in Physical Science is required
8+ years of experience in chemical processing
The ability to supervise through motivation and development of people is an important trait
A thorough knowledge of plant safety, environmental and personnel policies is required
Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in product/process development, laboratory techniques, pilot plant equipment operations and identification of opportunities for improvements
Excellent project, problem solving and time management skills
Excellent research knowledge and skills with the ability to statistically analyze data
Excellent work ethic
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Preferred
advanced degree is preferred
Experience/knowledge in the phosphate chemical manufacturing business is preferred
Company
Nutrien
Nutrien produces and distributes potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
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
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