Mechanical Co-op Assistant

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer that contributes to Yara International’s mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet and the vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. Belle Plaine is located in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineering Assistant is responsible for supporting the Area Maintenance engineers and planners by providing engineering support for maintenance issues and capital projects. Experience with all static mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, piping, pressure vessels, tanks and structural materials is considered an asset.

Troubleshoot plant equipment problems to minimize plant down time, reduce maintenance expenses and increase equipment availability.
Create and contribute to plant reliability initiatives such as predictive and preventative maintenance programs, Root Cause Failure analysis, etc. to increase plant reliability and optimize maintenance costs.
Update existing/produce new CAD drawings.
Create detailed engineering packages and provide engineering input for maintenance and capital projects.
Provide engineering inputs and research materials, specifications and procedures for equipment maintenance as required. This includes liaison with external vendors, Yara’s central technical support, and specialty service companies.
Develop scope, support planning, preparation and scheduling and supervise outage and turnaround activities.
Stay current on repair and operation technologies in liaison with licence providers and technical experts.
Ensure engineering control (quality standards, code compliance, fit for use/ fit for service) for daily maintenance activities.
Develop and review Safe Work Procedures/ Critical Task Analysis/ Safe Job Analysis as and when required.
Opportunity to participate in shutdown of the Urea and Ammonia units of the plant, scheduled for May 2026.

Education

Current enrollment in a Mechanical, Industrial or Process Engineering Degree Program.
Preference will be given to students in their 3rd or 4th year.
Excellent computer skills well developed organizational skills and interpersonal skills. Experience delivering technical solutions in a group environment.
Candidate must be capable of interpreting engineering drawings and developing detailed engineering packages.
Basic knowledge of Engineering standards such as API, ASME, ASTM & Saskatchewan Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act is an asset.

Additional Information

12 or 16-month term position.
Position start - either in May or September.
Drivers licence required
Relocation allowance
Must be enrolled in the U of S Engineering Co-op program

Apply no later than

April 30, 2025

Contact details

Deanna Milton , People & Culture Specialist

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.