Operator, Mine Operations

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 over 26,000 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.

***$1000.00 one time sign on bonus***

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

What you will do:

• Follow safety and environmental guidelines always while on the job
• Follow the Code of Conduct always
• Actively participate in site safety programs
• Recognize, report and eliminate or mitigate all hazards in found in the work area
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, skidders, excavators and haul trucks in support of mining operations
• Assist in the maintaining of process equipment by performing Operations Driven Reliability tasks such as checking and maintaining fluid levels, inspecting equipment, and initiating repair work by utilizing existing maintenance programs
• Participate in refuse collection and disposal as well as site recycling programs
• Aid in redirecting and rerouting power distribution equipment in support of operational goals
• Help maintain and repair process equipment using hand and power tools as well as cutting and welding equipment
• Operate Draglines in a relief operator capacity, as needed
• Operate production processes remotely using computers equipped with Process Logic Control Software
• Perform accurate and thorough documented work area inspections in compliance with MSHA Regulations
• Attend Safety meetings and scheduled training
• Communicate with the Shift Supervisor, in a timely manner, any abnormal situations or conditions in areas of responsibility
• Communicate with Maintenance or Electricians to perform Energy Isolation and permitting of equipment at the jobsite when maintenance or repairs are required
• Communicate with relief in a manner that honestly and accurately describes issues and conditions that will be encountered by your relief

What you will bring:

• May be required to be clean shaven for safety reasons
• May be required to work 12-hour, rotating shifts
• Ability to work at high elevations and in open spaces such as platforms and/or catwalks
Ability to wear required, company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• -i.e., uniforms, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, emergency breathing apparatus
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien
  • PLEASE NOTE: The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, is preferred
• Must maintain a current NC Driver’s License

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting rate $25.88 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 progresses from starting rate of $25.88 to $37.78 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!

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. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.