Co-op Student, Mechanical Engineering

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.

*Discover more about phosphate at Nutrien! This is an open posting for Mechanical Engineering Students interested in co-op positions at our Aurora, North Carolina Phosphate facility.*

What you will do:

• Preparation of engineering scope of work and cost estimates in response to engineering requests and administration submitted by other departments. The engineering report may include technical and economic evaluations; system and component specifications; engineering sketches and drawings; project schedules and cost estimates; and safety and environmental impacts and recommendations.
• Project administration responsibility associated with capital projects, including: specifications, prepare purchase requisitions, process hazard reviews, operational and maintainability reviews and bid analysis, act as resident project engineer, direct contract engineering services, cost controlling and reporting, project schedules and status reports.
• Assist the site with various duties, including:
• Project work
• Advancing process related projects
• Troubleshoot process problems
• Inspecting chemical processing equipment

What you will bring:

• Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 1 year of an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related program at an accredited post-secondary institution AND returning to full-time studies after the work term.
• Demonstrate positive safety behavior and leadership
• Willingness to learn and gain knowledge and experience through training
• Strong interpersonal teamwork and communication skills
• Motivation to set and achieve goals, take initiative, and nurture project forward
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must be able to work at heights, outdoors, and around potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must be comfortable and physically capable of entering and working in a confined space
• Must be able to hear and understand audible alarms, changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communications
• Must be familiar with Microsoft’s Office Suite