Nutrien · 22 hours ago
Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Aurora, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. They are seeking a Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage regulatory compliance, lead cross-functional teams, and mentor team members in environmental stewardship and compliance tasks.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Master's degree
Professional registrations (PE, PG, RG)
Experience managing enforcement-driven regulatory programs
Experience with Environmental Protection Agency or state enforcement actions or Consent Decree management
Familiarity with Gypstack System Closure Plans, Financial Assurance, and direct impacts to operations
Company
Nutrien
Nutrien produces and distributes potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5BKey Investors
Saskatchewan Technology Fund
2025-10-31Grant
2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Mark Thompson
EVP & CFO
Recent News
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