First seen by our source: 22 days ago
Sr DCS Systems Specialist
@ Nutrien
Saskatchewan
Overview
Nutrien is hiring a Senior DCS Systems Specialist on a full-time basis to act as site owner and technical authority for the DeltaV control system. The work covers DCS troubleshooting, design, programming, maintenance, plant change commissioning, cybersecurity and on-call support. Five or more years of industrial DCS experience and a relevant engineering or instrumentation diploma are required; the role may be banded at Systems Specialist or Senior level.
Responsibilities:
- Act as site owner and technical authority for DeltaV DCS infrastructure
- Troubleshoot, design and maintain DeltaV DCS and associated components
- Program control logic and create operator graphics
- Support plant changes, commissioning and integration of new control systems
- Lead cybersecurity, reliability and procedure improvements
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in process, electrical, computer or instrumentation engineering
- 5+ years of industrial DCS experience
- Proficiency in DeltaV, Allen Bradley and AMS
- Knowledge of industrial networking, firewalls and protocols such as OPC, HART and Modbus/TCP
- Understanding of controls, networking, virtualization and cybersecurity standards
- Familiarity with P&IDs, VFDs, single-line diagrams and motor starters
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation Technology |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Nutrien
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Feeding The Future
Full company description
We are a leading global provider of crop inputs and services, operating a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions us to efficiently serve the needs of farmers. We focus on creating long-term value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of our business across the ag value chain and by maintaining access to the resources and relationships with stakeholders needed to achieve our goals. We produce and distribute about 27 million tonnes of upstream potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products for global agricultural, industrial, and feed customers. Our downstream agriculture retail network services over 600,000 customer accounts worldwide. Our strong and trusted relationship with farmers is at the heart of our business. In spending our days with farmers, we plan with them, walk their fields and explore ways to help them succeed. We have a comprehensive portfolio of crop inputs and services, spanning the ag value chain, and we are working together with our customers to improve on-farm productivity to meet the needs of a growing global population. Learn more at www.nutrien.com View our Social Media Disclaimer: https://www.nutrien.com/legal-notice#social
- LinkedIn followers
- 178,955
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6,907
- Reported office locations
- 122 - 1st Avenue South, Suite 500, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 7G3, CA
- 13131 Lake Fraser Dr. SE, Calgary, Alberta T2J 7E8, CA
- 5296 Harvest Lake Drvie, Loveland, Colorado 80538, US
- 1101 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 400, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, US
- Other recorded names
- Nutrien
- Specialties
- Agricultural Nutrients
- Agricultural Distribution
- Potash Production
- Nitrogen Production
- Phosphate Production
- Manufacturing
- Crop Production Services
- and Precision Agriculture
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
We are a leading global provider of crop inputs and services, operating a world-class network of production, distribution and ag retail facilities that positions us to efficiently serve the needs of farmers. We focus on creating long-term value by prioritizing investments that strengthen the advantages of our business across the ag value chain and by maintaining access to the resources and relationships with…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2018 |
| Specialties | Agricultural Nutrients Agricultural DistributionPotash ProductionNitrogen ProductionPhosphate ProductionManufacturingCrop Production Servicesand Precision Agriculture |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 161 |
| View page |
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:
- Act as the site owner and technical authority for the DeltaV control system infrastructure.
- Troubleshooting, design, development and maintenance of the DeltaV DCS System and all associated components.
- Programming in function block, sequential function chart, VBA, SQL, ladder logic, or equivalent.
- Creating and maintaining operator graphics.
- Assisting with plant changes, including capital projects, process improvements, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and control systems. Verify controls, safety, communications, and cybersecurity requirements before startup and handover.
- Promoting controls and leading initiatives to improve cybersecurity, reliability, availability, policies & procedures.
- Maintaining and upgrading controls equipment, servers, virtual environments, and supporting network infrastructure.
- Creating and maintaining documentation for Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), inventory and spares lists, P&IDs, Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), network drawings, and Memorandums of Change (MOCs).
- Communicate and work closely with multi-disciplinary groups including electrical, instrumentation, engineering, maintenance, and process departments.
- Participate in on-call support for critical control system issues.
What You'll Bring:
- Understand and demonstrate electrical safe work practices.
- Degree or diploma in Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation Technology or equivalent
- Must have 5+ years of DCS experience in an industrial setting, preferably in mining, chemical, oil & gas, utilities, or similar industrial operations.
- Proficient in DCS and PLC environments, with an emphasis on DeltaV, Allen Bradley, AMS.
- Practical knowledge of networking, firewalls, industrial security standards, and a variety of industrial protocols such as OPC, HART, Wireless HART, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, and RS-485.
- Understanding best practices and standards in software, controls, networking, virtual environments, and cybersecurity.
- Familiar with instrumentation, P&IDs, VFDs, process flow drawings, single-line diagrams, and motor starter & schematics.
- Demonstrated problem solving, communication, and collaborative skills.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
This role is flexible in job banding at either Systems Specialist or Sr. Systems Specialist level. All interested & qualified internal applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered at the appropriate job level given their respective education, experience, and qualifications.
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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.
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, and Instagram.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.