Specialist, SH&E

What You'll Do:

• Field Coaching (≈75% of time):
  • Mentor and guide employees/contractors in safe work practices.
  • Actively 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.
• Training (≈25–35% of time, some overlapping with field time):
  • 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.
• Work Planning:
  • 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.
• Continuing Education:
  • Attend safety events, conferences, and team leader meetings.
  • Develop and distribute meeting topics, agendas, and training materials.
  • Continuously improve training effectiveness.
• Documentation & Analysis:
  • 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.
• Contractor Management:
  • Attend contractor meetings, provide training, and conduct field audits.
  • Ensure contractors understand and align with Nutrien’s goals and safety expectations.

• Other Safety Responsibilities:
  • Apply process safety management (PSM) principles to improve systems.
  • Lead incident investigations and manage documentation in ETQ.
  • Develop and update safety procedures, SOPs, and policies.
  • Test, investigate, and approve new PPE.
  • Support Industrial Hygiene activities, audits, and emergency management drills.
  • Maintain OSHA, MSHA, ETQ, and PSM records.
  • Pursue professional safety certifications.
  • Lead, influence, and assess safety programs, providing improvement recommendations.

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
  • Associates degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred; preference given for higher degree.
• 3-5 years of health and safety experience in industrial or manufacturing operations, required.
• 7-10 years of health and safety experience in industrial or manufacturing operations, preferred.
• Experience with incident investigations required.
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations and compliance, preferred; preference given with prior experience.
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and (Mine Safety and Health Administration) MSHA instructor certification preferred.
• Analytical reading and proficient writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid Driver's License.

Please note: Successfully selected candidates may be asked to prepare and deliver a 10-minute safety presentation.