March 23, 2026
Canada Engineering Month Spotlight: Musa Kaleem
March is National Engineering Month and we're recognizing some of the engineers who drive innovation and reliability at Koch Fertilizer Canada.
What's your engineering specialty?
My engineering specialty is process engineering in large-scale chemical and fertilizer production systems. I focus on optimizing plant operations, troubleshooting complex process issues and improving reliability and safety. My work often involves process simulation, heat and material balance analysis, equipment performance evaluation and implementing operational improvements.
How did you get interested in engineering?
My interest in engineering began during my school years, but it was also strongly influenced by my father, who worked as a power engineer in a caustic soda production facility. Growing up, I often heard him talk about industrial plants and the complex systems required to keep chemical facilities running safely and efficiently. Those conversations sparked my curiosity about how large industrial processes operate.
"Engineers [at Koch Fertilizer Canada] are encouraged to think critically, challenge assumptions and find innovative ways to improve plant performance."
How has your engineering role evolved?
My role has evolved considerably. Early in my career, I focused primarily on monitoring operations and troubleshooting day-to-day process issues. Over time, my responsibilities expanded into process design, plant optimization, project support and implementing improvements that enhance safety, reliability and efficiency. Today, I spend more time analyzing complex systems, supporting capital projects and collaborating with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to improve overall plant performance.
What's unique about being an engineer at Koch Fertilizer Canada?
One unique aspect of working at Koch Fertilizer Canada is the strong culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Engineers are encouraged to think critically, challenge assumptions and find innovative ways to improve plant performance. There is also a strong emphasis on collaboration between operations, maintenance and engineering teams, which helps ensure that solutions are both technically sound and practical for real plant conditions.
