Specialist, Process Safety Engineering

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Specialist, Process Safety Engineering (32906)  

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-Posted 07/22/2026 - Deerfield Corporate Office  More (1) - Deerfield
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.
We are seeking a collaborative and driven process safety professional who values diversity, teamwork, and shared success. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and experienced Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) facilitator with deep knowledge of Process Safety Management best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. They will possess strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to support equipment and system performance, as well as identify opportunities for program development and continuous improvement.

This role requires excellent communication and influencing skills to build alignment and gain buy-in for recommendations across diverse stakeholder groups. Success in this position also depends on the ability to work effectively both independently and within teams.
This position is located at either Nutrien's Deerfield, Illinois, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan or Calgary, Alberta head offices.
What You'll Do:
Provide Process Hazard Analysis facilitation services, coaching, and advice to Nutrien chemical manufacturing sites and terminals, including preparation and planning, conducting the workshops, supporting management review of findings, completing professional reports on time, and following up on important recommendations.
Ensure all sites have an up to date and complete schedule of PHA Revalidations and collaborate with on-site teams to optimize the schedule across many sites.
Challenge the status quo and regularly test effectiveness of process safety practices and standards.
Provide competent process safety engineering advice and support for sites to develop practical solutions to manage operational risk.
Keep current on industry best practice, interpret codes and standards changes, and facilitate the sharing of best practices among the operating sites.
Participate in Process Safety Management audits and conduct assessments on specific risk management processes such as management of change and pre-start up safety review.
Support the development and delivery of process safety training
Monitor process safety key performance indicators, identify trends, surface risks & support risk assessments, as well as process safety event investigations as required
Mentor less experienced process safety engineers and guide other functions and engineering disciplines to improve risk literacy and process hazard awareness.
Lead change initiatives and teams to guide the development, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety standards and best practices, with a depth of understanding of business and organizational impacts of changes.
What You'll Bring:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
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

Experience with BowTieXP, PHAST, Safeti considered an asset

Skills:

Skilled and experienced Process Hazard Analysis facilitator
Extensive knowledge of process safety management best practices, industry standards, and relevant regulations
Effectively communicate to achieve a high level of buy in for recommendations from all affected parties, demonstrated influence without positional authority
Ability to work well independently and in a team context with excellent time management, organizational skills, and change management.
Consequence Modeling, SIL studies, quantitative risk assessment, fire protection engineering experience considered an asset
The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, Illinois, is between $110,400 - $173,470 USD per year. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions 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,…