Automation Specialist, Automation - Saskatoon, Canada - Nutrien

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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 role is a part of the Engineering, Technology & Capital group (ETC), and is key in guiding our network towards the successful delivery on the Automation Program.

This role reports to the Manager, Automation.

This position is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and isnot available for remote work. This role is based out of the Nutrien corporate office in Saskatoon, but will require travel to site on a varying scale to support business needs.

What you will do:

• Directly assist teams across the network in developing and executing projects and initiatives to achieve strategic Mine Automation goals
• Provide technical and professional mentorship to engineers and technologists
• Collaborate with key resources to develop operational standards of automated systems across the network
• Drive continuity of process and engineering across the network as it relates to automation development and support
• Identify areas of opportunity for the Automation teams to align on technologies that support the immediate and long-term goals of the department
• Engage with operations, end users, engineers, and maintenance to understand and maximize the efficiencies of automated systems
• Develop, document, test and commission projects related to automation/control systems

What you will bring:

• 10 years of experience in an industrial environment preferred, with subject matter expertise in automation/control systems design
• A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology or equivalent experience and skills
• Knowledge of soft rock mining and automation of mobile equipment in an underground environment
• Control system programming skills (PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA)
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting control system software, field instrumentation and network communication
• Track record of successful automation project delivery
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Excellent communication skills

Are you a good match? Apply today

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 posting will no longer accept new applications past 11:59 pm on March 22, 2024 (Saskatchewan tim). While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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