Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Nutrien Ag Solutions LAS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Aurora • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental or physical sciences, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree is preferred
- 8-10 years of experience in environmental regulatory compliance or RCRA programs
- Professional registrations (PE, PG, RG) is preferred
- Experience managing enforcement-driven regulatory programs
- Strong knowledge of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations and industrial application
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
environmental regulatory complianceResource Conservation and Recovery Actcorrective action planssampling plansQA/QC for environmental databudget developmentKPI trackingroot cause analysisproject managementon-site evaluations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationaccountabilitycoachingcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingfacilitationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciencesBachelor's degree in physical sciencesBachelor's degree in Environmental EngineeringBachelor's degree in Chemical EngineeringMaster's degree in related fieldProfessional Engineer (PE)Professional Geologist (PG)Registered Geologist (RG)