Engineering Associate

Job Description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

## **Job Purpose and Impact**

The Associate Engineer will support senior professionals in implementing maintenance programs to optimize the productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment. We seek a results-oriented professional who will contribute to planning and coordinating maintenance, including reviewing mechanical and electrical engineering specifications.

## **Key Accountabilities**

- Contribute to a minor phase of a larger projects or test new products.
- Participate in installing and commissioning new equipment.
- Help coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules.
- Review proposed new equipment designs to assess reliability, ease of maintenance and availability of replacement parts.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned

## **Position Information**

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

## **Qualifications**

**Minimum Required**

Bachelor of Science degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical, mining, or other engineering field.
Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse group of backgrounds
Willing and able to relocate
Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Strong communication skills – written and oral

**Preferred**

Previous experience in Reliability Maintenance or Project Management
Ability to relate technical knowledge to job-related duties
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.