Specialist, SH&E

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a Safety Leader to drive SHE culture, coach field teams, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations. You will participate in JHAs, incident investigations, audits, and behavioral safety programs while maintaining essential OSHA/MSHA documentation.

You will design and deliver training for employees and contractors, support emergency response, and help sustain continuous safety improvements in a complex industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or 2+ years of health and safety experience in industrial/manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong Safety, Health, and Environmental culture by coaching employees and contractors.
• Provide hands-on safety expertise through JHAs, incident investigations, audits, inspections, and safety programs.
• Deliver and coordinate OSHA, MSHA, and site-specific safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Incident investigations

Audits

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Health & Safety

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does.Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes agreat responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees andshareholders, our communities, and the planet.