Director, PSM, US Operations

Nutrien; Aurora (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Director for Process Safety Management in US Operations. The role involves leading the PSM program, collaborating with plant management, and ensuring safety standards across facilities. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience and knowledge of OSHA standards. This position offers a competitive salary and requires a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in production or process engineering within a PSM-covered environment.
• Preferred: 5 - 10 years process plant related experience.
• Proven senior leader with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the Process Safety program.
• Build partnerships with plant managers and influence outcomes.
• Quantify and analyze PSM risks and prioritize solutions.
• Develop and communicate annual PSM goals and long-term strategy.
• Ensure standards are developed, reviewed, and followed across the Nutrien network.
• Provide resources and support for process safety assessment and audits.

Skills

Process Safety Engineering methodologies

Knowledge of US OSHA PSM standard

Interpersonal and communication skills

Project development and execution

Leadership and facilitation skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

CCPS Certified Process Safety Professional

15 years' experience in process engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PHA Pro

SAP

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Location: This role can be at any US Nutrien operation, such as Borger, TX; Aurora, NC; White Springs, FL; Augusta, GA; Geismar, LA; Kennewick, WA; Lim, OH; New Madrid, MO.

Overview

The Director, Process Safety Management (PSM) is responsible for the establishment and execution of Nutrien’s Nitrogen, Phosphate, and T&D Terminal’s PSM and risk mitigation programs based on US OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 PSM Standard, and for providing technical partnerships, consulting assistance, direction, and engineering services. Reports directly to this position are three Senior PSM Engineers and a Senior Process Safety Specialist. Indirectly reporting into this position are all the Process Safety Engineers, Coordinators, and Analysts at the Nitrogen, Phosphate, and terminal sites.

What you will do:

• Model our core value of safety by leading and enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
• Owns, leads and is accountable for the development, implementation and execution of the Nitrogen, Phosphate, and terminals Process Safety program with the goal of creating a best-in-class PSM organization.
• Build strong partnerships and working relationships with Nitrogen and Phosphate’s plant managers and leaders while influencing positive and aligned outcomes.
• Responsible for the quantification and analysis of all Nitrogen and Phosphate PSM risks while ensuring a prioritized risk management approach to the solutions.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve Process Safety Management performance in all Nutrien units/facilities and providing technical consulting assistance as required.
• Responsible for the development, communication, and execution of Nutrien’s annual Process Safety Engineering and Process Safety Management goals and long-term strategy.
• Owns and is responsible for the development, annual review, and communication of Process Safety Management standards within the Wholesale Manufacturing Management System.
• Responsible for ensuring all Nutrien’s Process Safety Engineers align on standards and practices throughout the Nutrien network.
• Responsible for providing support (resources) for process safety assessment and audit work.
• Other duties as required.

What you will bring:

• Required Education and Experience: Minimum of 15 years’ experience in production or process engineering within a PSM-covered manufacturing plant environment.
• Preferred Education and Experience: CCPS Certified Process Safety Professional. 5 – 10 years process plant related experience.
• Required Skills: Knowledge of Process Safety Engineering methodologies, practices, systems, and tools; US OSHA PSM standard 29 CFR 1910.119 and applicable Canadian regulations; Environmental, Health and Safety programs and regulations.
• Directing the overall PSM program and coordinating PSM activities across EH&S, Engineering, Technical, Capital Services and manufacturing sites.
• Experience in project development, execution, scheduling, and monitoring; contractor safety management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, problem solving, and leadership/facilitation skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PHA Pro; SAP).
• Proven senior leader with ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and influence peers and teams.

Additional information: The estimated salary is not representative of 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.