Nutrien · 11 hours ago
Engineer II, Site Project
Fairbury, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. The Engineer II, Site Project role focuses on driving continuous improvement, leading Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and enhancing plant productivity while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement
Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; support and guide staff to identify and eliminate waste, boost efficiency, and implement 5S and Performance Management methodologies
Enhance plant productivity (OEE), eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce process cycle times
Support Yield Management initiatives to monitor, analyze, and control plant yield performance; develop strategies to reduce volume losses and optimize raw material usage through Lean methodology and continuous improvement tools
Maintain quality service by working with the quality lab and enforcing organizational standards
Develop, oversee, and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures
Model the core value of safety by contributing to a culture focused on safe work practices
Follow safety rules, guidelines, codes, and standards for all projects (UL, NEC, NFPA, CE, etc.); participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management
Continuously evaluate equipment, process operations, and controls to ensure personnel safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
Work closely with the corporate engineering group and serve as a point of contact for contractors
Take on individual plant projects from conception to completion
Work closely with all disciplines to troubleshoot issues and ensure plant processes are aligned to achieve maximum output and efficiencies
Design plant and equipment configurations adaptable to various product ranges and process technologies, considering safety, environmental, and economic impacts
Provide control system designs, specifications, process control parameters, system testing, and start-up assistance
Maintain engineering records including creating and updating Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, and supporting development of operations and maintenance SOPs
Install and commission new equipment, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, manage contractors, and document process changes and additions
Support new product development from trial through commercialization and improve production lines
Responsible for continuous and process improvement at the site
Participate as a member of the Management Team, helping drive direction and culture for the facility
Ability to multitask and determine workload priorities
Take plant responsibilities for PSM
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree
3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude and ability to collaborate effectively with other functions, including operations, maintenance and technical groups
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma environment
Preferred
Experience with 2D CAD programs such as AutoCAD is desired
Experience with PLCs is a plus (Rockwell, FactoryTalk Studio, Logix Designer)
Experience working in a PSM environment
Experience with Management of Change (MOC) procedures is desired
Company
Nutrien
Nutrien produces and distributes potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (2)
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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