Operator in Training

at  Nutrien

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
This position is located at our Kennewick, Washington Nitrogen site and is not available for remote work.

• Perform railcar and truck loading and offloading, startup, shutdown, and general operation of pumps, screws, belts, tanks, valves, and other process equipment.
• Conduct regular operational rounds to monitor equipment health.
• Perform some minor maintenance activities.
• Monitor and operate equipment and associated systems within standard operating conditions and limits.
• Assist with startup, shut down, and operation of processes and equipment from a field role.
• Respond to and appropriately addresses process and equipment upsets.
• Identify possible or current operating problems and recommend action to resolve any deficiencies in rate, quality, or mechanical operation.
• Safely handle of dry products, nitric acid and liquid fertilizer while loading rail cars and trucks
• Perform minor maintenance and housekeeping duties.