At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values.
Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate.
We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.
We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.
Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can beand grow your career.
Reporting to the Sr Mgr, Product Stewardship, this position is responsible for assessing product chemical hazard classifications, authoring safety data sheets (SDS), maintaining SDS document inventories and access systems.
The position also provides internal advisory services on product hazard reduction options (alternate ingredients) toxicology data interpretation, and product risk matters.
There are 2 available temporary roles through December 2024.
What you will do :
- Conduct chemical hazard assessments of new and existing chemical products (e. fertilizers, pesticides, adjuvants) and mixtures thereof per Global Hazard System (GHS) and country specific classification requirements and author Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Nutrien products using SDS generation software.
- Advise on options to reduce product hazards such as component and material source substitutions, concentration limits, and use patterns.
- Consider appropriate regulatory requirements beyond chemical hazard classification to ensure all relevant designations and warning statements are present and correct on the SDS and / or related documents (i.
e., EPA, SARA, IARC, Proposition 65).
- Interpret lab reports for information that would affect a product hazard designation.
- Acquire and maintain supporting files upon which classifications and exemptions are based.
- Support training in the interpretation of SDS information and other related documents.
- Acts as a contact for external inquiries on the meaning of SDS language, the means of minimizing hazard exposure through proper personal protective equipment and handling practices, and in product emergency inquiries pertaining to chemical hazard information and exposures (i.
e., customer, Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety, Chemtrec calls, etc.).
- Monitor and respond to Chemical hazard classification change impacts such as change of relevant government agency regulations (primarily North America, Europe, South and Central America).
- Manage SDS inventories and SDS delivery mechanisms.
- Interact with product innovation, regulatory compliance, sales, and marketing functions to support product development, licensing, and commercialization projects.
What you will bring :
- College degree (BS / BA) preferred
- Desired 10 years of practical experience in product hazard classifications and SDS authoring using authoring software, preferably Intelligent Authoring or similar platform
- Ability to interpret technical data and apply weight of evidence decision making to arrive at sound and defensible classification decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of technical functions and respond to requests with appropriate priority
- Minimum of 5+ years of agriculture chemicals experience related to regulatory interpretation preferred
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, primarily email, Excel, and Word
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and change management skills
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter and as a team member in a results driven manner
- Exceptional organization skills with the ability to engage in multiple initiatives at once
- Willingness to learn, teach and share information with teammates, peers, and management
Compensation & Benefits :
$79,600 - $109,450 Salary Range. This range is estimated for the Advisor, Chemical Hazard & SDS Author, Product Stewardship in Loveland, CO.
Actual salary and benefits may be different based upon location and working arrangement.
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 plan(s), which provide discretionary award opportunities 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.