Engineering Jobs in Burnside, LA

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Senior Engineer, Project Development - (Geismar, Louisiana, U.S.A.)

This position is located in Geismar, LA, U.S.A.

Reporting to the Manager, Process Engineering, the Senior Project Development Engineer is responsible for leading the development of projects within the site’s five-year capital plan. This includes the identification, prioritization, and front-end development of all capital projects prior to handover to the Project Engineering team for execution.

The role provides leadership in early-stage project definition - guiding efforts from concept through feasibility—while ensuring alignment with site strategies, capital plans, and Nutrien’s long-term business objectives. The Senior Project Development Engineer delivers thorough technical and economic evaluations, drives cross-functional collaboration, and applies sound engineering judgment to support well-founded project decisions and strategic prioritization.

What you will do:

• Accountable for concept development, including establishing project objectives, validating business justification, and defining potential options.
• Lead project feasibility analyses, encompassing options evaluation, cost estimating, preliminary scheduling, and economic analysis.
• Drive project prioritization and recommend changes to the capital plan, ensuring alignment with business priorities and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Conduct timely engineering and technical studies to assess proposed projects, evaluating risks and potential impacts to operations.
• Participate in or lead Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), What-If analyses, Management of Change (MOC) reviews, and other PSM-related safety assessments.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive design input and review for projects, ensuring effective coordination with area and site personnel.
• Research and apply emerging industry technologies, best practices, and lessons learned from Nutrien and peer facilities.
• Serve as project engineer for assigned projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure design quality and deliverables.
• Support development and stewardship of the site’s long-range capital plan, ensuring alignment with Nutrien’s corporate strategies.
• Collaborate closely with central engineering and technical services teams to strengthen project definition and execution readiness.
• Work collaboratively with the site project engineering team to ensure seamless transition from concept to execution.
• Perform special studies, duties, and projects as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in the chemical process industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in economic assessments, financial modeling, and project feasibility analysis.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation or PMP certification considered an asset.
• Experience in ammonia or nitrogen-based fertilizer operations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Aspen HYSYS and other process modeling software.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with engineering software tools.
• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract personnel.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to facilitate cross-functional teamwork and manage conflict constructively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
• Reliable and consistent performance under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

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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.

Title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Prairieville, LA - However there will be a move to Modeste once portables are set up at construction site (targeting early June)

Shift: M-F 8am to 5pm On-site

Salary: $95,000 to $117,000

Shift: M-F On-Site

Start Date: ASAP

This role is on-site at one of the major manufacturing facilities for a large chemical manufacturing company that is a pioneer in the agricultural industry. The Sr. Procurement Specialist will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement, program and stakeholder support for the Blue Point project. Supports the project based on advanced project procurement knowledge and industry best practices. Conducts day-to-day procurement execution activities in direct alignment with the company-wide function and with the project execution schedule set by Project Management leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or engineering
• Experience with large industrial construction projects and/or operating plants, preferably in oil and gas or chemical industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of good procurement and industry practices including contract terms negotiation, supplier management, supplier qualification, sourcing bidding and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management.
• Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, and procurement systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Tableau and Power BI

Additional Qualifications:

• MBA
• Knowledge of Coupa, Ariba and other procurement systems
• Procurement or supply management certification
• Turn Around Expiernce

Responsibilities:

• Support the project procurement team in delivering short- and long-term procurement goals aligned with project plans and schedules
• Manage supplier cost, safety, risk, reliability, and capability considerations
• Develop and execute project procurement and contracting strategies aligned with business priorities
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and increase procurement involvement across the project
• Manage key supplier relationships to drive alignment and value creation
• Engage stakeholders throughout the procurement process and project execution
• Participate in project stage-gate reviews and provide procurement input and assurance
• Contribute to risk management planning for contracts, suppliers, and procurement processes
• Apply industry trends, market knowledge, and best practices to drive competitive advantage
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and process improvements
• Lead sourcing activities, including RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
• Issue contracts, contract releases, and purchase orders
• Track and report equipment fabrication progress and delivery status
• Expedite critical-path orders to meet project schedules
• Support vendor compliance with contract terms and enforce when necessary
• Provide support for imports and logistics activities
• Participate in site meetings and support safety, reliability, and community initiatives

Construction Field Superintendent

Gonzales, LA

Must be able to travel to Canada (TAR site)

Ability to obtain TWIC + Passport required

We are seeking an experienced Construction Field Superintendent to oversee on‐site industrial construction activities, ensuring safe, high‐quality, and efficient execution. This role manages crews, coordinates subcontractors, and supports both project and turnaround (TAR) work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field activities and supervise construction crews
• Enforce OSHA and site‐specific safety protocols; conduct Toolbox Meetings
• Oversee crane operations, lift planning, welding, and process piping work
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure schedule adherence using P6
• Resolve field issues and ensure work meets drawings, specs, and P&IDs
• Approve contractor timesheets & support job package and bid prep
• Maintain TWIC & TEIC; must travel to Canada for meetings/training

Qualifications

• Construction Management degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Strong industrial/petrochemical construction supervision background
• TAR experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in P6; able to read P&IDs and engineering drawings
• Skilled in crane operations, lift planning, welding & QC processes
• Strong leadership, communication & problem‐solving skills
• Must maintain TWIC, TEIC & valid Passport

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.