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Maintenance Engineer

NutrienAurora, NCApril 12th, 2026
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 directly to the Chemical Superintendent.Maintenance department is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide technical support for plant maintenance activities. The Maintenance Engineer will interface primarily with hourly maintenance employees, salaried maintenance planners and foremen, and contracted maintenance resources as well as interacting with operations personnel. The position requires understanding of best industry practices regarding maintenance activities and work processes, general and detailed knowledge of categories of rotating equipment and stationary equipment, repair practices, and industry codes.What you will do:Engineering support for Maintenance department in performing preventive maintenance (PM) and repair activities for critical plant equipment, including fixed assets and rotating machineryProvide analysis of failed equipment to determine and eliminate cause(s)Primary focus is on rotating equipment maintenance and troubleshooting in support of operating unit's business goalsOversight of equipment lubrication program. Develop vendor goals for continued improvementAdvise on proper execution and documentation of repair and preventive maintenance (PM) activities for both rotating and fixed assets. Where necessary support job plans and shop documentation, and procedures in these activitiesPerform safety and work quality audits of hourly employees executing maintenance activitiesIdentify and interface with preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultantsDevelop and maintain job plans for specific repair activitiesDevelop, maintain and update maintenance documentation (e.g. repair reports, bill of materials, upgrade recommendations) for critical plant equipmentSupport site Maintenance Department planners and foremen as requiredOwnership of site vibration program, including training of new technicians, analyzing & providing balance corrections for rotating equipment, and participation on the PotashCorp Rotating Equipment TeamProvide the first line of technical support to maintenance foremen and operating personnel for issues related to stationary and rotating equipment maintenance and reliabilityProvide assistance with equipment performance troubleshooting as requested/required supplying technical expertise to operations, providing leadership to the mechanical maintenance resources, administering the maintenance processes and budget, monitoring performance indicators, and assisting in or executing small projectsWhat you will bring:BS in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum 5 years industrial plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience10+ years chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience is preferred1 to 2 years Vibration Analysis experience1 to 2 years Lubrication program experienceStrong problem solving and troubleshooting skillsExcellent organizational, planning and verbal/written communication skillsSelf-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environmentProficient use of MS Office Suite of software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience in a leadership role; temporary or interim assignment acceptableWell rounded field experience applying maintenance engineering principals to mechanical repair work for a variety of typical process plant equipmentKnowledge of mechanical machinery design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessmentKnowledge of engineering materials chemical compatibility and application as relates to plant equipment reliabilityHands-on experience using CMMS work management systemPractical experience facilitating Root Cause Failure Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis utilizing a selection of industry standard toolsWorking knowledge of drafting and project planning software (e.g. AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project, Primavera,)Turbo machinery expertise, with ownership of turbo machinery inspection/overhaul programKnowledge of the Bently Nevada vibration monitoring systems or equivalentVibration analysis program ownershipLubrication program ownershipReady 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, 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.