Technician, Welder
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Nutrien is hiring a Technician, Welder in Kennewick, WA to join the maintenance team under the Superintendent. The role blends welding, fabrication, and piping work with reading drawings, performing overhauls, and safety-focused maintenance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of industrial maintenance and welding, a high school diploma or GED, and a preferred technical welding credential; the ability to qualify to ASME B&PV Code Section IX for carbon and stainless steel pipe in all positions using SMAW and GTAW is a big plus. Hydro testing, SAP experience, and operating equipment like forklifts and lifts are valuable. Apply with a resume that highlights safety training, problem solving, teamwork, ownership, and readiness for background checks.
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 Superintendent, Maintenance, the Technician, Welder is an integral part of our Maintenance team. The successful candidate for this role will possess strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities, along with a willingness to gain new knowledge and learn new skills, demonstrates adaptability and commitment to professional growth. Candidates are required to be comfortable working at heights and on ladders, as well as experienced in using respiratory protection, reflecting both physical capability and adherence to safety protocols in challenging environments.
What You'll Do:
- Ensuring safe and efficient work practices
- Following and adhering to all safety policies, procedures, participating by entering near misses, reporting incidents and attending safety meetings as required
- Performing daily maintenance by welding , cutting, reading drawings, layout, bolting maintaining repairing different types of static equipment
- Welding, fabrication and installation of piping and piping components
- Performaning maintenance and overhauls on equipement
- Performing pipe fitter Welding work including major overhauls of equipment
- Repairing heat exchangers, tanks, screws, elevators, plant structures, and boilers
- Evaluate possible hazards and create plan to perform all work in safe manner
- Act with a high degree of integrity and ownership
- Excel in a team environment while also being a self-starter
- Willingness to work overtime as required
- Understand, and comply with, standards, policies, and procedures (LO/TO, Hot Work, Confined Space etc.)
- Comprehend all maintenance practices and continuous improvement concepts
What You'll Bring:
- Possess a minimum of grade 12 education, or GED equivalent
- Technical Degree or vocational training in Welding is preferred
- 2+ years of maintenance/welding experience, preferably in an industrial setting
- Ability to qualify to ASME B&PV Code Section IX for welding carbon and stainless-steel pipe in all positions using SMAW and GTAW
- Possess basic computer skills, SAP experience considered a plus
- Training and experience operating mobile equipment including forklifts, man lifts, carry deck cranes, scissor lifts, etc.
- Experience with hydro testing of pressure equipment
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
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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.
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