Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Nutrien

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or physical sciences, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
8-10 years of experience in environmental regulatory compliance or RCRA programs.
Strong knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations and industrial application.
Excellent communication and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
Professional registrations (PE, PG, RG) is preferred.
Experience managing enforcement-driven regulatory programs.
Experience with Environmental Protection Agency or state enforcement actions or Consent Decree management is preferred.
Familiarity with Gypstack System Closure Plans, Financial Assurance, and direct impacts to operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review Consent Decree deliverables, including engineering reports, corrective action plans, sampling plans, and quarterly submissions.
Maintain QA/QC for environmental data and regulatory documentation.
Manage centralized document repositories to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
Provide status updates to Plant Management, Central SHE, and internal/external stakeholders.
Lead cross‑functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, and contractors.
Mentor team members through clear expectations, coaching, and development of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, corrective action, and environmental stewardship skills.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution of Consent Decree tasks.
Direct teams during planning, field work, audits, and regulatory engagements, ensuring alignment on priorities and resources.
Facilitate cross‑department communication to remove obstacles and maintain consistent compliance performance.
Model leadership grounded in safety, regulatory integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Affairs, Accounting, and Finance to integrate Consent Decree requirements into plant processes.
Conduct on‑site evaluations of waste handling and hazardous materials management.
Provide guidance on Facility Report and BMP implementation and assess operational impacts.
Develop budgets, forecasts, and schedules for Consent Decree activities.
Track KPIs and monitor progress to ensure timely, compliant execution.
Lead root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans to address systemic issues.
Deliver Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Consent Decree (e.g., BMP) training to plant personnel.
Promote compliance awareness and continuous improvement across the workforce.
Support emergency response planning and readiness.