Specialist, Process Safety Engineering

Nutrien•Deerfield, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. 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 and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering; or equivalent background and experience
15+ years in a process safety engineering role, working in an industrial processing environment
Background in chemical processing, with anhydrous ammonia experience preferred
Experience with PHAPro, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio
Respect for individual diversity and eagerness to collaborate, assist, and approach challenges with a determined attitude to succeed together
Skilled Process Hazard Analysis facilitator and incident investigation leader
Extensive knowledge of process safety management best practices and industry standards
Working knowledge of process safety management (29 CFR 1910.119) and risk management plan regulations (40 CFR 68)
Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills that can be applied to equipment, systems, and program development and improvement opportunities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work well independently and in a team context with excellent time management and organization skills
Ability to work in a Safety First, drug‑free work environment — required to pass Drug & Alcohol Testing

Responsibilities

Oversee process safety management programs for multiple Loveland Proprietary Products facilities and provide process safety engineering expertise to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
Engage with site personnel in a manner that demonstrates appreciation and respect for others. Ensure by example that collaboration, positive communication and willingness to help form the foundation of a service-oriented approach with sites and personnel
Track, trend, and analyze site KPIs to drive continuous improvement of process safety and risk mitigation.
Work with operations and support functions to identify process safety improvement and sustainment opportunities
Collaborate on the maintenance of process safety information (PSI) as needed to support process safety, management of change, personnel training, risk assessments and risk decision making, emergency response activities, and regulatory requirements
Facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs), abnormal condition risk assessments, and support other risk studies, including safety integrity level determination (SILD) studies
Provide oversight and guidance of the Management of Change process and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
Conduct reviews of proposed changes to facility designs as part of the management of change process (including participating in project design review meetings, as needed)
Participate in and/or lead incident investigations of process safety events. Ensure that root causes are properly identified and appropriately addressed.
Oversee the development of necessary corrective and preventative actions and track them to completion
Review site emergency response plans and provide recommendations for improvement, as needed
Participate in internal process safety management audits and assessments, oversee the development of corrective actions, and track them to completion
Provide process safety management training to site personnel and mentor new engineers and leaders in the fundamentals of process safety and risk management
Coach front line leaders on process safety work processes, field engagements and behaviors
Assist with the development and review of inspection, testing and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls equipment; monitor and follow up on results to support risk of impairments
Assist with development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety standards and best practices