Job Description
Job Title:  Specialist, Process Safety Engineering
Requisition ID:  32204
Location:  Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Associate
Job Type:  Full Time

 

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.

 

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.  

 

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 and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  

 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Oversee process safety management programs for multiple Loveland Proprietary Products facilities and provide process safety engineering expertise to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
  • Engage with site personnel in a manner that demonstrates appreciation and respect for others. Ensure by example that collaboration, positive communication and willingness to help form the foundation of a service-oriented approach with sites and personnel
  • Track, trend, and analyze site KPIs to drive continuous improvement of process safety and risk mitigation. Work with operations and support functions to identify process safety improvement and sustainment opportunities
  • Collaborate on the maintenance of process safety information (PSI) as needed to support process safety, management of change, personnel training, risk assessments and risk decision making, emergency response activities, and regulatory requirements
  • Facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs), abnormal condition risk assessments, and support other risk studies, including safety integrity level determination (SILD) studies
  • Provide oversight and guidance of the Management of Change process and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
  • Conduct reviews of proposed changes to facility designs as part of the management of change process (including participating in project design review meetings, as needed)
  • Participate in and/or lead incident investigations of process safety events. Ensure that root causes are properly identified and appropriately addressed. Oversee the development of necessary corrective and preventative actions and track them to completion
  • Review site emergency response plans and provide recommendations for improvement, as needed
  • Participate in internal process safety management audits and assessments, oversee the development of corrective actions, and track them to completion
  • Provide process safety management training to site personnel and mentor new engineers and leaders in the fundamentals of process safety and risk management
  • Coach front line leaders on process safety work processes, field engagements and behaviors
  • Assist with the development and review of inspection, testing and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls equipment; monitor and follow up on results to support risk of impairments
  • Assist with development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety standards and best practices

What You'll Bring:

 

Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering; or equivalent background and experience
  • 15+ years in a process safety engineering role, working in an industrial processing environment
  • Background in chemical processing, with anhydrous ammonia experience preferred
  • Experience with PHAPro, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio
  • Respect for individual diversity and eagerness to collaborate, assist, and approach challenges with a determined attitude to succeed together
  • Skilled Process Hazard Analysis facilitator and incident investigation leader
  • Extensive knowledge of process safety management best practices and industry standards
  • Working knowledge of process safety management (29 CFR 1910.119) and risk management plan regulations (40 CFR 68)
  • Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills that can be applied to equipment, systems, and program development and improvement opportunities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team context with excellent time management and organization skills
  • Ability to work in a Safety First, drug‑free work environment — required to pass Drug & Alcohol Testing

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

 

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL location, is between $110,400 - $173,470. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

 

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.  

 

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process. 

 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.  

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  

 

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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.  

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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