Specialist, SH&E

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, making a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, drives us daily. We’re guided by our culture of care and core values: safety first, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. With nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a global network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities to efficiently serve growers and foster a sustainable future.

About the role

As a Safety Coach, you’ll spend approximately 75% of your time in the field mentoring employees and contractors on safe work practices, participating in hazard analyses, incident investigations, and workplace inspections. You’ll provide safety expertise in reviews and meetings, recommend system improvements, and support behavioral-based safety programs. The remaining 25–35% of your time will focus on training, including delivering site-specific MSHA/OSHA compliance training, coaching sustainable work habits, and supporting new training initiatives. You’ll also reinforce safe work planning, ensure regulatory clarity, and contribute to continuous education through industry events and materials development.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide employees/contractors in safe work practices.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses, Incident Investigations, Key Procedures, Life Critical Assessments, Audits, and Workplace Inspections.
• Provide safety expertise in reviews and meetings (e.g., TapRoot, Apolla RCA).
• Recommend changes to safety systems and advise personnel on improving site safety.
• Accompany and document OSHA/MSHA and other formal inspections.
• Support behavioral-based safety programs through coaching and mentoring.
• Listen to employee safety concerns, follow up, and provide feedback.
• Respond to technical and legal field questions.
• Train new employees/contractors and provide ongoing assessments.
• Deliver site-specific MSHA/OSHA compliance training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Train on auditing, corporate guidance, SOPs, regulations, and safe work methods using practical field sessions.
• Coach sustainable safe work habits and assist in technical training programs.
• Support new training initiatives in coordination with Corporate Training.
• Reinforce planning and safe work practices per Nutrien Corporate Policies.
• Participate and coach in JHAs, PSSRs, MOCs, Pre-Bid Meetings, PHAs, HAZOPs, etc.
• Provide clarity on regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Attend safety events, conferences, and team leader meetings.
• Develop and distribute meeting topics, agendas, and training materials.
• Continuously improve training effectiveness.
• Review safety activities for completeness.
• Analyze safety data, trends, and incidents to recommend corrective actions.
• Track concerns, recommendations, and action items to completion.
• Monitor SHE work orders and assist as needed, providing feedback to personnel.
• Attend contractor meetings, provide training, and conduct field audits.
• Ensure contractors understand and align with Nutrien’s goals and safety expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• Associate degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred).
• 1+ years of industrial experience (required).
• Experience with incident investigations (required).
• Prior supervisory experience (preferred).
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations and compliance (preferred).
• OSHA/MSHA Instructor or Emergency Response certification (preferred).
• Analytical reading and proficient writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid Driver’s License (required).

Candidates who meet the required and preferred qualifications will be prioritized. Selected candidates may be asked to prepare and deliver a 10-minute safety presentation.