Senior Manager, Terminals

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead safe, reliable operations across North American distribution and deepwater terminals, including oversight of terminal teams, port development, contractors, budgets, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Develop and review capital plans and projects, coordinate with internal stakeholders to support supply and customer service, and drive improvements in terminal equipment, processes, and safety.

Job details

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. The Senior Manager, Terminals will report to the Senior Director, Terminals & Capital. What You'll Do: Responsible for safe and reliable operations of multiple North American Distribution terminals receiving, storing and shipping activities for products including, but not limited to Dry and Liquid fertilizers Provide support and active engagement for Nutrien’s new port development opportunity including contract reviews, equipment and facility design reviews, development of mechanical integrity and maintenance programs, and understanding of the long-term needs for terminal operations, inclusive of working with labor unions, necessary for an operationally efficient and safe facility Provide oversight, consistent with inland facilities, for port facility once operational Provide oversight of existing deepwater terminals including budget preparation, capital planning, and support for 3rd party operators Lead a team of terminal supervisors and operators setting clear expectations consistent with Nutrien’s standards for safe and reliable operations Required to gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of terminal operations and process equipment. This includes dry conveyance equipment, portal reclaimers, and all associated control systems Provide leadership in the areas of culture, skill development, continuous improvement, and clear accountability Responsible for ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met at the terminals including stewarding to all Nutrien safety and process safety standards Ensure cost stewardship to budgets supportive of reliable operations and maintenance of the terminals Coordinate with numerous internal stakeholders to ensure effective and timely supply and customer service, including scheduling of terminal maintenance outages Responsible for continuously implementing improvements in equipment, processes, procedures, and safety that have a positive impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of the terminals In collaboration with the terminal capital team, develop capital projects, calendar year plan, and 5-year plan Responsible for reviewing and approving project designs for all capital and terminal projects Support other projects as needed What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent operations background and experience 10+ years in operations with supervisory experience Experience with large scale construction and capital projects, including planning to commissioning and operations Experience in port facility operations required Experience in overseeing contracted services Experience overseeing rail operations Experience with robust safety, process safety management, and risk management plan programs preferred Experience with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work well independently and in a team context with excellent time management and organization skills Travel Requirement – 40% – 60% Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent operations experience, at least 10 years of operations experience with supervisory responsibility, and experience in port operations, large-scale construction and capital projects, contracted services, and rail operations. Candidates should bring strong safety and risk-management capabilities, proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, excellent communication and organizational skills, and willingness to travel 40%–60%.