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Job Title: Production Engineer
Requisition ID: 27088
Location: Aurora, NC, USA, 27806
Workplace Type: On-Site
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Job Type: Fixed-Term
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 reports to the Superintendent, SPA/Fertilizer/Shipping.
This position is located in Aurora, North Carolina, U.S.A. and is not available for remote work.
What you will do:

• Responsible for optimizing the operation of the departmental equipment while making sure that neither safety, nor the environment is compromised
• Ensure that the quality and production goals are accomplished
• Address maintenance issues (which inhibit the efficient operation of the process equipment) either through modifications and the workorder system or by requesting capital funds for improvements
• Conduct employee training to communicate changes in operating parameters as well as dealing with newly installed equipment
• Responsible for the site material balance along with monthly and annual production forecasting/budgeting
• Identify and implement cost-savings projects
• Assist in the identification and implementation of safety and environmental improvement projects
• Track and provide recommendations to ensure that production tonnage meets or exceeds plan
• Provide material balance forecasting and assistance with cost forecasting
• Ensure area safety and compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
• Initiate and coordinate immediate and long-term change and continual improvement of operations through the use of teams
• Maintain product quality and profitability by controlling the supply and consumption of process chemicals, setting up and monitoring quality systems which place responsibility for quality on the operators, and investigating in-process quality concerns
• Provide root cause analysis leadership and involvement in work management process
• Identify, request and apply capital funds for improvement and sustaining projects
• Guide contract operations activities and spending for cost effectiveness
• Participate in team meetings monthly to improve safety and environmental awareness
• Assist in employee training to communicate changes in operating parameters as well as dealing with newly installed equipment
• Customer complaint resolution, safety and environmental presentations, plant tests, procedure modifications, coordination with state agencies and quality teams are key elements of this job

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or similar engineering field is required
• 5+ years' experience; Process Engineering is preferred
• Knowledge in chemical engineering processes
• Excellent work ethic
• High degree of "people" skills, in addition to the technical aspects of the job
• Thorough ability to communicate and direct activities of operators and maintenance
• Experience in monitoring costs (operating costs and turnaround costs)
• Proficiency oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs
• Possesses the strength and dexterity to personally inspect any area of responsibility that may affect employee safety and environmental integrity
• Basic understanding of accounting practices, engineering, safety, environmental practices, industrial plant maintenance, communication skills and computer skills

Benefits:
We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with relocation assistance, paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.
Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States, known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle
Compensation & Benefits:
We are offering relocation assistance, 410K, Medical Dental, Vision, and Short Term incentive programs. Salary Ranges from 110K-135K depending on experience.
We provide an attractive benefits package that includes catastrophic coverages including life, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel accident insurance for a position of at least three months in duration and more than 30 hours per week. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid sick days and holidays as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program. A Student or Intern role does not participate in any retirement savings or incentive programs. Nutrien will comply with benefit and retirement regulations, as necessary. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.
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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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