Specialist, SH&E

Nutrien; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead and promote a strong Safety, Health, and Environmental culture across field operations. You will coach employees and contractors, participate in JHAs, investigations, audits, and training programs to uphold regulatory compliance.

The role requires an on-site presence in Missouri with experience in phosphate mining or chemical plants and OSHA/MSHA credentials preferred. Join a team focused on safety excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associates degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or 2+ years of health and safety experience in industrial or manufacturing operations.
• Through work experience familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Phosphate Mining and Chemical Plants.
• Preferred OSHA and MSHA instructor certification; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Safety, Health, and Environmental culture by coaching, mentoring, and guiding employees and contractors, with field reinforcement of safe work practices.
• Provide hands-on safety expertise through participation in JHAs, incident investigations, audits, inspections, PSSR/MOC/PHA/HAZOP activities, and behavioral-based safety programs.
• Deliver and coordinate MSHA/OSHA and site-specific safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors, including onboarding and refresher training.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and site-specific safety requirements by interpreting regulations and maintaining OSHA, MSHA, ETQ, and PSM documentation.
• Lead incident investigations using TapRooT or equivalent methods and prepare investigation reports.
• Review safety performance data, identify trends, track corrective actions and SHE work orders, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support emergency management, crisis communication, contractor safety oversight, industrial hygiene activities, PPE evaluation, and audits.
• Engage in professional development by attending safety trainings and developing safety meetings and training materials.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field coaching

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Data analysis

Written communication

Emergency management

Audits

Continuous improvement

Professional certifications

Education

Associates degree in OH&S / Environmental Science / Industrial Hygiene

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

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’ll Do:

• Lead and promote a strong Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) culture by coaching, mentoring, and guiding employees and contractors, spending the majority of time in the field reinforcing safe work practices and leading by example.
• Provide hands‑on safety expertise through participation in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), incident investigations, audits, inspections, PSSR/MOC/PHA/HAZOP activities, and behavioral‑based safety programs.
• Deliver and coordinate MSHA/OSHA and site‑specific safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors, including onboarding, refresher training, and continuous field‑based instruction.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and site‑specific safety requirements by interpreting regulations, supporting audits and inspections, and maintaining required OSHA, MSHA, ETQ, and PSM documentation.
• Lead incident investigations using TapRooT or equivalent methodologies, develop corrective actions, and prepare, finalize, and distribute investigation reports.
• Review safety performance data, identify trends, track corrective actions and SHE work orders, and drive continuous improvement in safety systems and procedures.
• Support emergency management, crisis communication, contractor safety oversight, industrial hygiene activities, PPE evaluation, and participation in audits and emergency response efforts.
• Engage in continuous professional development by attending safety training and conferences, supporting corporate safety initiatives, and developing effective safety meetings and training materials.
• Possess the ability to lead and influence employees/contractors.
• Analytical reading and proficient writing skills
• 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.
• Motivation and ability to obtain Professional Safety Certifications

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associates degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or 2 or more years of health and safety experience in industrial or manufacturing operations or Associates degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, required.
  • Through work experience qualified candidates will be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Phosphate Mining and Chemical Plants.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and (Mine Safety and Health Administration) MSHA instructor certification is preferred.
• Experience with incident investigations is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferred.

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.