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: 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.

This position is responsible for coaching employees and contractors to create a safe work environment by educating personnel on compliance with all safety, health, and environmental (SHE) requirements, leading by example, and promoting a positive SHE culture.

• 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., Tap Root, 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.

• 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;…