Specialist, SH&E

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.

What you will do:

Coach employees/contractors towards creating a safe work environment for all employees/contractors by educating all personnel regarding compliance with all applicable safety, health and environmental (SHE) requirements, leading by example, and promoting a positive SHE attitude/culture to all. This should be done by:

• Spend 75% of time in the field coaching, mentoring, and guiding all employees/contractors through safe work practices.
• Focus on coaching, mentoring, and actively participating in Job Hazard Analysis, Incident Investigations, Key Procedures, Life Critical Assessments,Audits Work Place Inspections, etc.
• Provide Safety expertise in all necessary safety reviews and meetings (i.e. Tap Roots,Apolla RCA's,etc.)
• Recommend the alteration or modification to existing safety systems and provides technical advice to personnel for improving the safety of all employees/contractors on site.
• Accompanies and documents OSHA/MSHA inspections, insurance inspections and other formal safety inspections of the site.
• Supports the behavioral based safety process by actively participating in meetings, sampling, coaching, and mentoring in the process.
• Open to employee safety, health and environmental suggestions and concerns, follows up and provides feedback.
• Respond to technical and legal questions from the field.

Training should occupy 25-35% of the time with some of this time being part of the 75% outlined above. This should be done by:

• Train new employees/contractors and complete follow-up assessments, as well as keep experienced personnel informed as to safe and efficient methods of performing their assignments.
• Provide site specific MSHA/OSHA compliance training to employees, contractors, and visitors, meeting the sites training plan requirements.
• Provide training on:
  
  
  
  • MSHA/OSHA auditing
  • Nutrien Guidance Documents and Tier Standards
  • Site Specific and Area Specific SOP's, Regulations, etc.
  • This training shall be done on a continuous basis using practical sessions in the field, to ensure understanding and know how.
  • Coaching and mentoring employees / contractors on sustainable safe work habits. Provides management necessary support to assure safety expectations are met. Instruct on methods of safely performing work.
  • Assist in technical training programs and implementation of approved safety practices to achieve an efficient and safe operation.
  • Involvement in new training alignment initiatives as outlined by Corporate. This will be coordinated with the training department.
  
  
  
  

Reinforce employees/contractors to properly plan work following all safe work practices perNutrien Corporate Policies and Regulations. This should be done by:

• Participate and Coach in JHAs, PSSR's, MOC's, Pre-Bid Meetings, PHA and HAZOPs, etc.
• Provide clarification and expertise on interpretations of regulatory and legislative requirements.

Develop, implement, and participate in continuing education to provide assistance to all employees/contractors to ensure most currentNutrien Corporate Policies and Regulations. This should be done by:

• Attend safety related training events, safety conferences, etc.
• Coach on Safety Team Leaders Meetings and required safety related training sessions to administer effective sessions. This should be done by:
  
  
  
  • Develop and distribute Safety Team Leaders meeting topics.
  • Follow proper meeting effectiveness guidelines, objectives, and agendas, modifying as appropriate.
  • Continuously review and improve training sessions.
  
  
  
  

Review safety related activities for completeness of required documentation. This should be done by:

• Analyze safety system data streams including KPA's, LCA's,incident reports, etc. for continuous improvement.
• Analyze trends and identify corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Tracking and following up on all concerns, recommendations, and action items brought forward to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Daily tracking of SHE work orders and provide assistance to get them completed if necessary. Provide feedback to personnel on challenges and completion.

Other safety and environmental related responsibilities:

• Understand the elements of process safety management (PSM) and use them as best practices to improve our safety systems.
• Lead incident investigations and assemble investigation team and enter gathered information into the ETQ system.
• Develop, recommend, and provide changes to safety procedures (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures, site policies)
• Draft, finalize, and distribute investigation reports.
• Test, investigate, and approve new PPE.
• Assists other facilities in safety efforts as needed/directed.
• Assists or coordinates Industrial Hygiene Activities including audiometric testing, pulmonary and/or fit testing.
• Participate on audit teams.
• Actively participate in Emergency Management and Crisis Communication Drills
• Active involvement with the emergency response activities on site and throughout Nutrien
• Maintaining records for OSHA, MSHA, ETQ, and PSM
• Motivation and ability to obtain Professional Safety Certifications
• Possess the ability to lead and influence employees/contractors.
• Ability to assess safety programs and make recommendations to the safety manager for continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop working knowledge of Corporate and site safety programs and policies/procedures.
• Ability to lead audits and deliver training as required.

Contractor Management

• Attend and participate in Contractor meetings.
• Conduct presentations and training to ensure compliance.
• Field audits on contractor activities providing feedback to Contractors andNutrien Representatives
• Work with contractors to ensure they understand Nutrien's short- and long-term goals and that their role plays an integral part of the success of reaching these goals.

What you will bring:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required
  
  
  
  • Associate degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred
  
  
  
  
• 3-5 years of Industrial Experience, Required
• Experience with incident investigations, Required.
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations and compliance, Preferred
  
  
  
  • 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)

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

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.

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