Director, Nitrogen Safety and Health

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Nitrogen Safety and Health to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance within their operations. This role involves developing strategies, managing risks, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in safety and health, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to influence executives. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact in agriculture while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Retirement with Employer Matching

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Holidays

Parental Leaves

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SH&E experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze regulatory trends and influence strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety and health strategies for Nitrogen operations.
• Lead governance teams and monitor SH&E trends and nonconformities.

Skills

Safety and Health Expertise

Regulatory Knowledge

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Influencing Executives

Autonomy

Business Process Reengineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety

Job description

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This role is required to be on site in Calgary, Saskatoon or Loveland.

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.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E).

What you will do:

1. Develop a clear vision and strategy for safety and health in the Nitrogen operating segment
2. Implement actions effectively and efficiently in conjunction with Central SH&E, Nitrogen General Managers, Nitrogen Site SH&E Teams, and Nitrogen Site Operations
3. Facilitate development and utilization of strategic and operational plans to address and improve the control (elimination) of S & H hazards and associated risks
4. Lead various governance teams with representatives from across the organization on SH&E matters
5. Develop and direct annual organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operational procedures; monitor and evaluate effectiveness, and effect changes required for continual improvement
6. Provide hands-on technical SH&E expertise related to culture, internal standards, compliance, and industry best practices
7. Use technical, human factors, and other theoretical knowledge to research, review, and interpret hazard information, identifying causation, consequences, controls, including potential failure in controls
8. Support identification and implementation of critical controls for effective SH&E risk management and risk elimination
9. Implement, monitor, and evaluate processes and procedures investigating, analyzing, and reporting SH&E trends and nonconformities
10. Provide guidance on current and new regulatory expectations
11. Represent Nutrien with outside entities such as regulatory agencies and consultants
12. Anticipate potential legislative change, minimizing the impact of new or changing regulations by recommending potential solutions to Central SH&E and Nitrogen Management
13. Understand how to access, use, evaluate, develop, and communicate SH&E evidence
14. Develop and foster strong relationships with internal groups and external stakeholders
15. Collect, evaluate, and communicate information from diverse internal and external sources as part of evidence-based practice
16. Lead efforts in Nitrogen Safety and Health for monthly and annual budgets, ensure we meet or exceed budget goals, actively drive cost control across the team
17. Demonstrate leadership skills through coaching and developing leaders within the team to higher levels
18. Influence leadership by participating in problem solving and organizational review as a subject matter expert, advisor, or consultant
19. Operate with a level of autonomy to conceptualize, plan, implement, and evaluate S&H projects and risk control and management processes
20. Steward the development of Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) and Performance Measures (“PMs”) for S&H
21. Actively engage in performance management including employee development
22. Liaise with General Counsel and business unit leaders to support their requests and maintain Legal records as needed to meet Nutrien obligations to regulators, agencies, and vested parties

What you will bring:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Safety, or a relevant field is required
2. A minimum of 10 years of SH&E and operations experience at progressively more senior levels within a large-scale highly regulated manufacturing industry is required
3. Process Safety regulatory knowledge is mandatory
4. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) accreditation would be an asset
5. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
6. Ability to analyze regulatory and innovative trends that help the management team set a strategy towards Safety and Health excellence
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
8. Ability to influence executives and key stakeholders on strategic decisions
9. Business process reengineering experience or familiarity to help operationalize and create KPIs for the department
10. Proactive, responsive, high energy, driven, and takes personal accountability
11. Charisma and presentation skills to impress regulators and key business partners during project diligence processes
12. Solution-oriented with demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and team members
13. Entrepreneurial spirit and enjoyment of a fast-changing environment
14. Direct communication and working style
15. A high degree of autonomy with a proven ability to pull disparate pieces together across the organization and ‘get things done’
16. Self-starter and capable of scaling mature businesses
17. Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations
18. Ability to manage complex projects involving internal and external stakeholders, customers, and regulators efficiently
19. Proven ability to break down complex technical issues into actionable solutions for customers
20. Strong dedication and follow-through to meet customer expectations and requirements; acts with customers in mind
21. Effectively cope with ambiguity and change; make appropriate business decisions in flux; embrace change to support company goals; learn quickly, adapt to organizational changes, and design compliant business solutions in a changing regulatory environment
22. Experience working with Legal Counsel and international regulators, including US Federal, State, County, and City regulators
23. Adhere to and promote core values and ethical conduct in line with laws and regulations
24. Demonstrated strong project management skills
25. International and domestic travel may be required

$140,300 - $260,600. This range is estimated for Director, Nitrogen Safety and Health in Loveland, Colorado. Actual salary and benefits may differ based on location.

We offer an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement with employer matching, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and parental leaves, as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details will be shared during the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for annual and long-term incentive plans, with details discussed during the application process.

This information complies with applicable pay legislation and reflects Nutrien's estimated compensation and benefits. Actual offers depend on experience, skills, education, location, and other factors. Nutrien values internal equity in pay decisions.

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The listed salary estimates do not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to legally protected categories.

This job remains posted until filled. A background check and possibly a substance test are required. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.

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