Location: Regional (Field-Based / Southwestern Ontario)

Position Type: Contract

About NNI

NNI is a leading wholesale distributor of nitrogen-based chemicals, serving a robust network of suppliers and customers across Canada and the United States. Operated out of Montreal, Quebec, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, agile environment where technical expertise and safety drive our success.

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Advisor to oversee localized distribution activities, bulk transport maintenance, and emergency response readiness.

This contract role is ideal for an industrial industry retiree looking to leverage a career's worth of knowledge in a adaptable, impactful capacity. You will serve as a vital on-the-ground technical expert, working closely with our internal sales, logistics, and management teams, as well as external service suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Emergency Response & Safety

- Serve as a Technical Advisor for the company’s off-site transportation emergency response program.
- Oversee and advise on site-specific technical safety protocols and operational compliance.

2. Distribution & Operations

- Act as the primary technical point of contact at designated regional distribution and partner transfer sites.
- Coordinate regular maintenance, inspections, and repair schedules for local industrial transfer equipment.

3. Fleet & Rolling Stock Maintenance

- Interface with mobile and shop service providers to manage rail tank car maintenance.




- Collaborate with NNI personel and maintenance shops to help oversee tank trailer maintenance .

4. Quality Control & Customer Support

- Conduct field quality control activities, including product sampling, basic quality testing, and the resolution of technical non-conformances.
- Provide targeted technical assistance and troubleshooting for select customers.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for a reliable professional who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will possess:

- Industrial Background: Extensive experience in the industrial chemical, oil & gas, or manufacturing sectors. A background that includes working with ammonia or propane systems is highly desirable.
- Dangerous Goods Expertise: Experience with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and safety protocols is considered a major asset.
- Technical Savvy: Proven track record in mechanical operations and fleet/equipment maintenance management (specifically rail and truck bulk transport).
- Soft Skills: Strong independent problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to confidently interface with industrial clients and service providers.

Why Apply?

If you are retired or transitioning out of full-time corporate roles but want to keep your mind sharp and your skills utilized, this role offers the perfect blend of autonomy and vital technical responsibility without the constraints of a standard 9-to-5 desk job.

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Field Technical Advisor (Contract) (Canada)
🏢 Northern Nitrogen
📍 Canada