Summer Student, Integrated Planning and Dynamic Scheduling

Job title: Summer Student, Integrated Planning and Dynamic Scheduling

Company: Nutrien

Job description: Job Description

Summer Student, Integrated Planning & Dynamic Scheduling (IPDS) – (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada)

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity 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 approximately 20,000 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.

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, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

This position reports to the Manager, Integrated Planning and Dynamic Scheduling (IPDS). This is a 4-month term, beginning in May 2021.

What you will do:

• Assist in the rollout of new mine planning software at Nutrien Potash underground mine sites
• Assist proof of concept trials of short-internal control software
• Work with Nutrien Potash sites in process change documentation
• Assist in long term mine plan reviews, feedback sessions, and compilation of technical presentations
• Involvement in the development team for in-shift decision support tools for Nutrien mine sites
• Involvement in the development team for Geohazard forecasting and assistance for data gathering at site
• Assist in Rollout of site projects under the IPDS portfolio
• Potentially visit underground work sites

What you will bring:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in a mining engineering program and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills
• Motivation and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, exhibit strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills – able to work and communicate with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization, written and oral
• Previous experience in a mine planning placement will be considered an asset

Are you a good match? Apply today!

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.

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Location: Saskatoon, SK

Job date: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:50:54 GMT