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Job Description
Superintendent, Process Eng PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer - 3.4 Geismar, LA Job Details Full-time $105,000 - $195,000 a year 4 days ago Qualifications Data-driven problem-solving Full Job Description 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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. 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.
What You'll Do:
The Superintendent, Production Engineering provides direct leadership and oversight to the production engineering team, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations at the Geismar site. Reporting to the Manager, Process Engineering, this role is accountable for directing technical resources in support of Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Capital Projects. This is a high‑impact leadership role for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, driving continuous improvement, and building high‑performing technical teams.
What you will do:
Promote and actively participate in site safety and environmental programs, modeling behaviors that build a strong, sustainable safety culture. Champion process safety and ensure adherence to PHAs, MOCs, PSSRs, and engineering documentation requirements. Provide technical expertise and guidance for PHA's, SIL determination, and resolution of corrective action items. Lead, manage and support timely completion of Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and TapRoot investigation. Set technical and operational priorities aligned with plant reliability, production goals, and long‑term business strategy. Translate organizational objectives into clear expectations and deliverables for the engineering team. Provide confident, risk‑aware communication to leadership, balancing clarity with appropriate uncertainty. Coach engineers in troubleshooting, modeling, process safety, and critical decision‑making. Build technical depth through mentoring, training, and structured development planning. Review and validate engineering analyses, recommendations, designs and technical documentation for rigor and accuracy. Ensure process simulation models, performance evaluations, and engineering studies meet internal standards. Maintain overall process design basis, including H&MBs, P&IDs, relief valve sizing, equipment documentation, reactivity matrices, and cause‑and‑effect logic. Provide operational design limits and technical guidance to operations. Ensure timely analysis of real‑time and historical data to detect abnormalities and optimize equipment performance and manage operational risk Promote innovation, challenge legacy practices, and encourage data‑driven improvements. Maintain awareness of industry advancements and foster networks with other nitrogen and chemical facilities. Provide leadership and oversight for shutdown/turnaround activities, including catalyst change‑outs, exchanger cleaning, and capital project execution. Coordinate with project teams on brownfield expansions, equipment replacements, design improvements, and detailed engineering.
What You'll Bring:
BSc in Chemical Engineering Post‑graduate qualification in engineering, business or project management is an asset Minimum 15+ years of industrial experience, including 5+ years supporting Ammonia, Urea, or Nitric Acid operations Proven ability to lead teams, with least 3+ years managing direct reports Strong proficiency with process modelling software Deep understanding of process safety, including PHAs, MOCs, PSSRs, and SIS fundamentals Financial and business acumen related to planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and evaluating cost‑benefit tradeoffs Working knowledge of industry standards and codes (RAGAGEP) and process equipment design Experience with project management best practices, tools, and economic evaluations Strong analytical, troubleshooting, planning, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and drive continuous improvement Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! 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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. 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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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