Process Operator

Job Description

Process Operator - (Geismar, Louisiana, U.S.A.)

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity 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 approximately 23,000 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.

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, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

This position is located in Geismar, Louisiana, U.S.A. and is not available for remote work.

What you will do:

• Monitor, operate, inspect, start-up and shut-down the production process as necessary. This includes troubleshooting equipment and the process to maintain production. The technician will complete necessary paperwork on the operating unit as required
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of unit operations
• Must certify in the operating unit assigned
• Follow standard operating procedures, product quality standards, Company policy and applicable governmental regulations relating to the protection of the environment, the safety and health of employees, visitors, and the community
• Assist in ensuring the Operational Units are optimized at all times (steam efficiency, max rates, conversion, etc...)
• Prepare equipment and machinery for maintenance, completing work request and permits to ensure safety of all personnel
• Communicate key activities completed during shift clearly via electronic logs
• Complete training/certifications to progress to top level as required
• Communicate clearly to Maintenance after initial troubleshooting via electronic work requests
• Participate in Operational Driven Reliability program
• Certify and participate in Emergency Response Team as required
• Conduct SPEAR observations
• Attend regularly scheduled safety and environmental meeting
• Take samples from the process and support systems as required, interpret results, and take corrective action as that the operating unit is pretreated in a cost-effectively manner with maximum production and with-in governmental limits and process constraints while optimizing the production to meet manufacturing goals
• Wear personal protective equipment while working with hazardous materials and or hazardous waste
• Assist in obtaining daily objectives towards business targets and all other key inputs into shift targets are prioritized and communicated to all shift teams, progress, reviewed and appropriate action to take
• Ensure shift recaps and shift handovers are performed effectively
• Coordinate with other unit operators, maintenance personnel, vendors, supervision, contractors in a teamwork fashion, e. emergency response team, SPEAR committee, HAZOP team, etc...
• Be involved in solving unit problems and process / equipment troubleshooting
• Assist in updating manuals for the following: SOPs, SOCLs, Training Plans, etc...
• Have capability for multi-tasking and ability to prioritize and coordinate job responsibilities
• Possess a high degree of reliability, dedication, logical thinking skills
• Coordinate work with other various departments (i.e., maintenance, laboratory)
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Advanced degree preferred (i.e. 2-year technical program or college degree)
• At least five (5) years’ experience in plant manufacturing operations or similar industrial setting preferred
• Distributive Control System (Board Operator) experience is preferred
• Ammonia/Nitric Acid/Urea operations experience preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) as issued by TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
• Ability to complete certification in Hazmat
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and apply operating procedures
• Ability to use computers for job functions and training
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work in protected areas at heights
• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Must be able to hear and smell for deficiencies or hazards
• Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test
• Must be able to work in all weather
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required
• Must be able to work over water (dock)
• Must be committed to working in a highly safety-conscious environment 

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 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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