Automation and Controls Specialist

at  Nutrien

Pay Band: L
At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.
We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.
Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.
This position reports directly to the General Supervisor, I/E Maintenance.

• Design and supervise operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical instruments and control equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of all the various plants on this location.
• Assist in programming and making program modifications for computer control systems (includes: Honeywell, Rockwell, Drive systems etc.…)
• Write specifications for selection of new instrumentation and spare part stock
• Train Nutrien personnel in the operation and maintenance of computer-controlled instrumentation
• Assist all areas with investigating reasons for equipment failures as requested
• Train Nutrien personnel to improve performance and acquaint them with policies and procedures
• Function as a technical adviser and / or a team member to Chemical Plants and Maintenance I/E Teams
• Inspect projects, plants, and equipment on a routine basis. This requires moderate exertion to climb ladders, stairs, inclined walk ways and to move on uneven terrain