Apprentice, Maintenance

Pay Band: WAGE

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

*$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*

This position reports directly to the IE Maintenance Supervisor.

What you will do:

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  Work closely with trained/skilled employees in the assigned area and will support the department’s goals and initiatives
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Nutrien, OSHA, MSHA, and MARSEC guidelines
• Use proper Personal Protection Equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, face shield, flash suits, and personal environmental monitors
• Work as part of a team to complete assignment and minimize down-time
• Perform daily maintenance and overhauls on various types of equipment
• Perform daily and routine preventative maintenance (PMs) on equipment
• Repair various other types of static equipment, including heat exchangers, tanks, screws, elevators, and boilers
• Work as a productive team member and support continuous improvement
• Cross-training and work in all areas of the facility as required
• Perform work from elevated structures, ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and man-baskets
• Complete mechanic progression training, as required and within timelines outlined by KFO

What you will bring:

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  Must possess a High school diploma or GED equivalent; post-secondary courses and training are preferred
• Excellent understanding of maintenance practices and processes
• Experience operating mobile equipment including forklifts, man lifts, carry deck cranes, etc.
• Possess basic computer skills and knowledge
• Possess a high-degree of integrity and ownership
• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations as set forth by Company
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Ability to perform in a high-performance culture
• Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal & non-verbal) with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work at heights, outdoors, and around potentially hazardous chemicals
• Ability to read, understand and comply with standards, policies and procedures
• Be a self-starter and work with little supervision
• Willingness to work overtime, as required
• Possess troubleshooting and critical-thinking ability
• Physical capability to and comfort entering and working in a confined space
• Ability to detect and understand audible alarms, changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communications

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting rate $25.00 per hour (plus available overtime).

Nutrien offers a skills based pay compensation program. Hourly rates can progresses based on On-Job-Training, formal learning, and observation of new skills. Hourly rates can progress from starting rate of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour over a specified time period.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

Are you a good match? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 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.

** EOE race/color/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/veteran