Nutrien · 19 hours ago
Superintendent, Mine Planning/Services
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, striving to create a positive impact on the world. The Superintendent, Mine Planning/Services role involves overseeing mine planning activities, coordinating efforts with various departments, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maximizing ore reserve utilization.
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Responsibilities
Monitor geologic and mining parameters which affect phosphate ore reserve and production estimates
Make recommendations to management regarding long range and immediate mine plans, equipment utilization, land acquisition/management
Responsible for the safe and efficient coordination of all mine planning activities to meet or exceed mining production objectives
Interact with personnel from the other site, corporate, such as but not limited to Mine, Mill, Mine Services, Technical Services, Engineering, Environmental Affairs, Public Relations, and Maintenance, advice from legal counselors at times
Coordinate efforts of outside consultants regarding mine planning, permitting, waste material storage and reclamation
Monitor and audit the mine area production departments relating to mine plan execution and maximization of ore reserve recovery. Coordination of immediate mine planning in conjunction with the mine operating department superintendents
Development of sound intermediate and long-range mining plans which maximize economic utilization of the ore reserve
Acquisition support for permits required for long term continuation of the mining operations; development of optional plans to avoid production interruptions
Evaluation of geologic conditions to plan safe, efficient development of the mining operation
Recommendations for land acquisition and long-term management, including the coordination of land reclamation plans
Employee development through support of educational and training programs
Maintain good rapport with regulatory agencies; stay abreast of current/future regulations
Position contributes directly to company income and long-term viability through the process of economic mine planning and ore reserve utilization
Due to changes in ore quality/quantity affecting recoveries and production costs-establish a data correlation program to better predict effects of changes
The incumbent manages the geology reserve data base and supports the “qualified person” named in the site’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission annual Form 10-K report for the reporting of reserves and resources. The incumbent is encouraged to become certified as a “qualified person” for White Springs
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Mine Planning department
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering services, projects, and activities; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Manager, Mine Operations
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations and permits supervises the preparation of annual compliance reports to the regulatory bodies
Develops survey standards and the supervises survey services throughout White Springs
Assists with the administration of land at White Springs including the administration of leases and deeds, the development of reports to land owners, analysis of potential reserve acquisition, development of capital AFE for land purchases and general knowledge of real estate deeds and transactions
Supervises and manages projects as assigned by management
Supervises data records and the acquisition of data records related to the mining operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining/Civil Engineering strongly preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of mine planning experience
Minimum of 3 years Supervisor experience, with direct reports
Proficiency with AutoCAD and SurvCAD
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Valid Driver's License (Operating Company Vehicles)
Company
Nutrien
Nutrien produces and distributes potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
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
2026-02-02
2026-01-16
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