Technician, Process Safety Mgmt

Pay Band: M   

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

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.  

Reports directly to the Manager of Safety & Health.

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist assists with managing the PSM program, OSHA Standards for General Industry regulation 29 CFR 1910.119-Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Materials, for the Aurora site. This position has a wide range of authority for decision making with minimal supervision while coordinating the site wide PSM activities. The incumbent has direction setting authority for activities that are often new in nature to the site.  The incumbent shall demonstrate and promote safety awareness with a personal attachment to safety on and off-the-job. 

What you will do:

• Assist in coordination of site wide PSM activities to ensure technical support to the Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, other plant departments
• Advise site management on all PSM issues and recommended solutions
• Participate in the establishment of short and long term PSM program strategies and goals for the continual improvement of site PSM performance
• Assist department employees in the review of all plant process additions, modifications, construction, and operations for compliance with Company PSM policy and regulatory requirements
• Act as system administrator for management of change and incident reporting/corrective action tracking software program
• Ensure site PHA Facilitators consistently adhere to regulatory and corporate requirements by managing / providing the required training in HazOps, SIL, SRS, and SIS
• Attend PHA team meetings to provide coaching and technical guidance in PSM principles
• Ensure incident investigations are conducted per corporate and site requirements
• Ensure and manage PSM corrective actions developed from Incident Investigations, PHAs, and audits are aimed at reducing or eliminating process and physical hazards
• Produce, advise, review and/or manage all PSM correspondence, record keeping, and reporting documentation for all site PSM process activities
• Manage company PSM program policy changes and revisions and communicating to and/or training employees and contractors, as required
• Stay informed of new or pending PSM regulations and methods of enforcement and inspections by regulatory agencies
• Identify, develop, and manage PSM program costs for the Health & Safety Department budget
• Work directly with regulatory agencies on all PSM matters including agency inspections
• Assist other Phosphate sites to apply PSM principles by providing technical expertise, site PSM policies and procedures and performing PSM focused audits
• Provide technical assistance for personal safety initiatives
• Actively support and be involved with all safety programs

Expected Hours of Work:

• Typical core working hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.  Onsite presence is required but flexible work arrangements are available.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

• Travel required to attend division or corporate wide meetings, technical seminars, support Phosphate site PSM leads, etc. expected to be 10%.

What you will bring:

• A.S. Degree and a minimum of 5 years industrial experience or B.S. degree with 0-2 years industrial experience.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering and work experience in a Process Safety Management covered process or industry. It is preferred the incumbent:
• Have a good understanding of manufacturing operations. 
• Have a strong knowledge of the OSHA Standards for General Industry regulation 29 CFR 1910.119.
• Possess technical and intellectual horsepower for problem-solving.
• The ability to stay informed of new and innovative process safety and risk technologies.
• Be action-oriented, creative, and able to deal with ambiguity.
• Be resourceful, well-organized and possess the ability to plan strategically.

Compensation & Benefits:

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. 

Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States, known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Aurora, North Carolina is within ease of commuting to surrounding urban areas. To the west is the Research Triangle Park which is surrounded by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. As a result, the east coast of North Carolina offers residents a winning blend of down-home and uptown, of surf and sophistication that people love with extensive availability of outdoor activities (hunting/fishing/hiking/boating).

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

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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.  

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