Project Mgmt Superintendent

About the role

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.

What You'll Do:

• Directs the Project Engineers, Project Managers, and supporting technical staff in making the Geismar Plant more profitable by implementing capital projects from design to completion which improve, modify or replace equipment and facilities.
• Manages outside engineering firms, contractors, etc. engaged in project activity.
• Oversees project development, design, cost control, scheduling, and execution.
• Promotes and actively participates in "KPA" and "SPEAR" Behavioral Safety Processes as well as Environmental Stewardship activities.
• Serves as a liaison between area team members and Area Managers to achieve plant objectives in Safety, Environmental, Quality, Reliability, Production, Efficiency, Cost Reduction, and Innovation.
• Conducts thorough process reviews, Hazop studies, and "What If" analyses on current operations and proposed changes to plant equipment, processes, and systems via the plant Process Safety Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Interacts with operators and shift supervisors to learn and share knowledge of plant operations and to align "reality" with "theoretical."
• Performs and/or contributes to Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA's) and incident investigations and completes assigned action items on schedule.
• Identifies and facilitates implementation of production, reliability, efficiency, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Researches and evaluates industry technology advancements, other plant experiences, and innovative ideas. Develops and maintains networks with other PCS and nitrogen industry plants.
• Participates in special studies/projects as directed by the General Manager.
• Participates in joint plant/equipment/safety walkthroughs with operations and maintenance.
• Generates and maintains site five-year capital plan through integration and prioritization of site project needs with involvement from process engineering superintendent, maintenance manager, general manager, and operations.
• Provides and updates project estimates, annual budgets, and forecasted spend.
• Ensures projects are successfully integrated into the planning and execution of planned outages and turnarounds.
• Executes projects via a project team that includes process engineers, maintenance engineers, equipment specialists, safety representatives, quality assurance representatives, and operations/maintenance personnel.
• Clocks schedules of all in-house and outside contractor’s project construction work with area Production Specialists, Area Managers, Maintenance Supervisor, and E&I Supervisor.
• Executes projects in a manner that enhances SHE, quality, reliability, and efficiency performance of the site in full concert and with buy-in of the area teams and support groups.
• Executes capital projects in accordance with site, SHE, security, and quality policies and procedures along with federal, state, and local regulations, industry codes, and standards, professional engineering practices, and the company stage gate approval process.

What You'll Bring:

• Education and Experience: Engineering degree from accredited university with related engineering experience. BS in ME or ChE and P. E. license, preferred. At least 10 years experience in the fertilizer, chemical, petro-chemical, or related continuous process operations. At least 7 years experience managing capital projects. Knowledge of the Nitrogen and Phosphate chemical processes is desirable.
• Possess detailed knowledge of equipment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and managerial skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills in oral and written communication.
• Willingness to work extended hours, particularly during scheduled outages.
• Willingness to participate on corporate teams and assist other locations (some travel required).
• Possess knowledge of production systems and equipment.
• Broad working knowledge of industry standards.
• Some knowledge/experience in PSM compliance.
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and willingness to participate in weekend and holiday coverage.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, facilitation skills, computer skills, and developing reports on performance.
• Strong knowledge in using planning tools/software.
• Strong and proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

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.

Application

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter. For more information about Nutrien and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit our website.