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Sr Specialist, Maintenance & Reliability
@ Nutrien
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Nutrien is hiring a Senior Specialist, Maintenance & Reliability to lead enterprise maintenance and reliability standards and drive reliability improvement across manufacturing sites. The role reports to the Director, Maintenance & Reliability, requires travel up to 30% of the time to Nutrien sites, and requires a background check and possible substance test.
Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise maintenance and reliability standards and governance
- Drive reliability improvement initiatives and failure elimination
- Facilitate RCA, failure investigations and bad actor management
- Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards for maintenance performance
- Provide SAP or Oracle maintenance system expertise
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline
- 15+ years leading reliability programs in oil and gas or chemical plants
- Advanced knowledge of RCM, FMEA and RCA
- Working knowledge of Oracle or SAP maintenance systems
- P.Eng., CMRP or CRL considered an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., CMRP, CRL |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
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Nutrien
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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
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- 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
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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 | 167 |
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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.
Reporting to the Director, Maintenance & Reliability, the Sr. Manager, Maintenance & Reliability will bring a continuous improvement mindset, with experience applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive sustainable results and an interest in digital transformation within maintenance and reliability. Successful candidates will be strong communicators and relationship builders who can influence across teams, facilitate change, coach others, and translate technical concepts into practical business solutions. Experience leading cross-functional or enterprise-wide initiatives and Lean Six Sigma certification are considered assets. Travel to Nutrien manufacturing facilities is required.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise maintenance and reliability standards, best practices, and governance processes
- Drive reliability improvement initiatives focused on failure elimination, asset health, predictive maintenance, asset performance monitoring, risk reduction, equipment criticality, and lifecycle optimization.
- Partner with site leadership teams to develop asset strategies, performance targets, and improvement plans that enhance reliability, maintainability, and operational performance
- Develop and lead cross-functional reliability programs and initiatives involving Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Digital, and Information Technology teams to improve asset performance and maintenance effectiveness across manufacturing sites
- Identify systemic reliability issues across the network and develop scalable solutions that improve asset performance and business outcomes
- Facilitate and mentor site teams in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), failure investigations, bad actor management, vulnerability assessments, and other reliability improvement methodologies
- Analyze maintenance and reliability performance data and develop KPI frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools that support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with site teams to strengthen data governance, maintenance processes, work management practices, and the integrity of maintenance and reliability metrics
- Serve as an enterprise subject matter expert in maintenance and reliability, providing technical guidance, coaching, training, and capability development across the organization
- Provide subject matter expertise on either SAP or Oracle maintenance processes and support the continuous improvement of maintenance systems, tools, and digital capabilities
- Advise site and business leaders on maintenance and reliability risks, priorities, investment opportunities, and strategic improvement initiatives
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to Nutrien sites, with the capability to independently travel and perform work in international locations
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Reliability, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), CMRP, CRL, or related reliability certification is considered an asset
- 15+ years of progressive experience leading and supporting reliability programs and teams within operating oil and gas or chemical processing plants, including direct engagement with frontline operations and maintenance teams
- Demonstrated success leading reliability improvement initiatives and teams that deliver measurable improvements in asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and business results
- Advanced knowledge of reliability engineering principles and methodologies, including Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause
- Analysis (RCA), defect elimination, equipment criticality assessments, risk-based maintenance, and asset lifecycle management
- Experience developing and optimizing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs
- Demonstrated high-level working knowledge of Oracle or SAP and maintenance management systems, including work identification, planning, scheduling, execution, and work closure processes
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, 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 submit a request through our Contact Us form or call 1-800-667-0403 in Canada and 1-800-667-3930 in the US to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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