Specialist, SH&E

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.

About the role

Lead and promote a strong Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) culture by coaching, mentoring, and guiding employees and contractors, spending the majority of time in the field reinforcing safe work practices and leading by example. Provide hands-on safety expertise through participation in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), incident investigations, audits, inspections, PSSR/MOC/PHA/HAZOP activities, and behavioral-based safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate MSHA/OSHA and site-specific safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors, including onboarding, refresher training, and continuous field-based instruction.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and site-specific safety requirements by interpreting regulations, supporting audits and inspections, and maintaining required OSHA, MSHA, ETQ, and PSM documentation.
• Lead incident investigations using TapRooT or equivalent methodologies, develop corrective actions, and prepare, finalize, and distribute investigation reports.
• Review safety performance data, identify trends, track corrective actions and SHE work orders, and drive continuous improvement in safety systems and procedures.
• Support emergency management, crisis communication, contractor safety oversight, industrial hygiene activities, PPE evaluation, and participation in audits and emergency response efforts.
• Engage in continuous professional development by attending safety training and conferences, supporting corporate safety initiatives, and developing effective safety meetings and training materials.
• Possess the ability to lead and influence employees/contractors.
• Analytical reading and proficient writing skills.
• Assess safety programs and make recommendations to the Safety Manager for continuous improvement.
• Develop working knowledge of Corporate and site safety programs and policies/procedures.
• Lead audits and deliver training as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associates degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or 2 or more years of health and safety experience in industrial or manufacturing operations, required.
• Through work experience, qualified candidates will be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Phosphate Mining and Chemical Plants.

Qualifications

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) instructor certification is preferred.
• Experience with incident investigations is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferred.
• Motivation and ability to obtain Professional Safety Certifications.