Specialist, Process Safety Engineering

Job Description Job Title: Specialist, Process Safety Engineering Requisition ID: 32204 Location: Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015 | Greeley, CO, USA, 80632 Workplace Type: On-Site Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level Job Type: Full Time 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. Are you ready to take your process safety career to the next level? This high-visibility role reports to the Director, PSM and offers the opportunity to shape safety performance across multiple manufacturing facilities, partner directly with site leaders, and drive initiatives that protect people, assets, and communities. You'll leverage your expertise in PHA facilitation, incident investigations, and risk management to influence operational excellence while building a reputation as a trusted technical leader. This position is located at either our Deerfield, Illinois, Biola, California or Greeley, Colorado sites. Join Nutrien and make your mark by delivering meaningful safety improvements with a company committed to innovation, growth, and operational excellence! What You'll Do: Process Safety Leadership & Compliance - Lead PSM and RMP programs across multiple chemical manufacturing facilities. - Partner with site leadership to strengthen process safety performance, regulatory compliance, and risk management systems. - Participate in process safety audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives. Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention - Facilitate PHAs, risk assessments, SILD studies, and other process safety reviews. - Oversee Management of Change (MOC) processes and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR). - Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. - Review emergency response plans and recommend improvements to strengthen site preparedness. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence - Track and analyze process safety KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement. - Contribute to the development and enhancement of process safety standards, programs, and best practices. - Coaching, Training & Collaboration - Build strong partnerships with site teams through collaboration, communication, and a service-oriented approach. - Coach frontline leaders on process safety expectations, work processes, and field engagement practices. Travel - Travel up to 30% to provide support and leadership across Nutrien's manufacturing network. What You'll Bring: - Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering; or equivalent background and experience - 12+ years in a process safety engineering role, working in an industrial processing environment - Background in chemical processing, with anhydrous ammonia experience considered an asset - Experience with PHAPro, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio - Working knowledge of process safety management (29 CFR 1910.119) and risk management plan regulations (40 CFR 68) Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL location, is between $135,000 - $173,470 USD per year. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decision including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location. We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process. This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions. 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. Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting. Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Apply now The company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/A012E9F9E8E2414F.