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: 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.
The Specialist, Project Execution supports the effective delivery of Nitrogen and Phosphate projects by providing subject matter guidance, coordination, and practical support to site project teams. This role is focused on ensuring project teams adhere to Nutrien’s established project management standards, assisting with stage gate documentation, and tracking compliance metrics. The Specialist acts as a resource for project managers by facilitating the use of approved tools and processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of project execution, and supporting adoption of best practices across multiple sites.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, successfully delivering quality work within timelines while adapting to shifting priorities. In this role you will be required to build effective relationships with operating sites, manage multiple priorities collaboratively, and show a solid understanding of project management tools and best practices. To ensure success in this role candidates should possess experience spanning engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and financial oversight, paired with a commitment to safety, risk mitigation, and continuous learning.
This role will be located at one of Nutrien's Nitrogen, Phosphate or Corporate sites and is not eligible for remote work.
What you will do:
Support N&P site project teams in developing projects to Nutrien’s NPK standards ahead of funding requests in support of ELT mandates for capital efficiency.
Act as a subject matter resource to facilitate compliance to NPK Project standards through support and assistance to individual sites.
Collaborate with site teams on the preparation and development of Stage Gate deliverables for N&P projects; provide feedback and recommendations.
Monitor implementation of compliance improvement plans, gather relevant data, and generate metrics to demonstrate compliance.
Identify and suggest practical value-added solutions to recurring and common project execution challenges across N&P.
Participate in collecting and disseminating compliance metrics and communicate lessons learned across project teams.
Engage actively in the continuous improvement of project procedures, processes, and standards to enhance project execution results.
Assist with introducing and maintaining NPK systems, processes, and tools at individual sites.
Coach site Project Managers and team members on using project management tools, explaining standards, and reinforcing best practices during the development of projects
Direct focus is on supporting and enabling site compliance to Nutrien standards, in partnership with Project Leads
What you will bring:
Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting or coordinating medium-scale, multidisciplinary capital projects, plant projects, or maintenance turnarounds, preferably in the fertilizer or chemical industry
Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA, or eligible for registration is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline is required; however, a combination of a Technologist diploma and relevant experience may also be considered
Experience with the Project Management Stage Gate Process and supporting project funding documentation
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or working towards certification, preferred
Experience supporting Project Managers with medium-scale capital projects, preferred
Proficient ability to use project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, SAP or Oracle, is required
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.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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.
The Specialist, Project Execution supports the effective delivery of Nitrogen and Phosphate projects by providing subject matter guidance, coordination, and practical support to site project teams. This role is focused on ensuring project teams adhere to Nutrien’s established project management standards, assisting with stage gate documentation, and tracking compliance metrics. The Specialist acts as a resource for project managers by facilitating the use of approved tools and processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of project execution, and supporting adoption of best practices across multiple sites.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, successfully delivering quality work within timelines while adapting to shifting priorities. In this role you will be required to build effective relationships with operating sites, manage multiple priorities collaboratively, and show a solid understanding of project management tools and best practices. To ensure success in this role candidates should possess experience spanning engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and financial oversight, paired with a commitment to safety, risk mitigation, and continuous learning.
This role will be located at one of Nutrien's Nitrogen, Phosphate or Corporate sites and is not eligible for remote work.
What you will do:
Support N&P site project teams in developing projects to Nutrien’s NPK standards ahead of funding requests in support of ELT mandates for capital efficiency.
Act as a subject matter resource to facilitate compliance to NPK Project standards through support and assistance to individual sites.
Collaborate with site teams on the preparation and development of Stage Gate deliverables for N&P projects; provide feedback and recommendations.
Monitor implementation of compliance improvement plans, gather relevant data, and generate metrics to demonstrate compliance.
Identify and suggest practical value-added solutions to recurring and common project execution challenges across N&P.
Participate in collecting and disseminating compliance metrics and communicate lessons learned across project teams.
Engage actively in the continuous improvement of project procedures, processes, and standards to enhance project execution results.
Assist with introducing and maintaining NPK systems, processes, and tools at individual sites.
Coach site Project Managers and team members on using project management tools, explaining standards, and reinforcing best practices during the development of projects
Direct focus is on supporting and enabling site compliance to Nutrien standards, in partnership with Project Leads
What you will bring:
Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting or coordinating medium-scale, multidisciplinary capital projects, plant projects, or maintenance turnarounds, preferably in the fertilizer or chemical industry
Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA, or eligible for registration is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline is required; however, a combination of a Technologist diploma and relevant experience may also be considered
Experience with the Project Management Stage Gate Process and supporting project funding documentation
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or working towards certification, preferred
Experience supporting Project Managers with medium-scale capital projects, preferred
Proficient ability to use project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, SAP or Oracle, is required
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.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien
To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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