Intermediate Health and Safety Specialist

Land O'Lakes; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Land O'Lakes in Tulare, CA is seeking an Intermediate Health and Safety Specialist to lead PSM/RMP compliance for a large manufacturing site. You will drive both technical and cultural change and assist with resource conservation initiatives.

The role balances 75% tactical work with 25% strategic activities, requiring collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR and Environmental teams. A strong background in PSM/ammonia safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably food.
• Knowledge of PSM and ammonia safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Corporate Ammonia PSM Program is implemented and maintained at this plant.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, Environmental and Safety staff to manage ammonia hazards and 14 PSM elements.
• Lead reporting and regulatory compliance for EPA's RMP.
• Participate in PSM/RMP audits, hazard analyses and mechanical integrity inspections; lead follow-up actions.
• Manage Ammonia Emergency Action Plan and train employees for ammonia emergencies.
• Identify PSM capital needs and ensure proper documentation and procedures are followed.
• Fill in for Utilities Manager in their absence.
• Develop a resource conservation implementation plan and promote a conservation culture.
• Develop training tools to enable plant to reach goals and engage employees.
• Assist Environmental Engineer and Plant Manager with day-to-day environmental activities.

Skills

PSM knowledge

Ammonia safety

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PE certification

FET

CSP

ASP

CHMM

CEM

RETA CIRO or CARO

Job description

Intermediate Health and Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance at a large complex manufacturing facility. This position leads technical and cultural change in PSM/RMP compliance & will assist with resource conservation activities. Approximately, 75% Tactical work and 25% Strategic work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Corporate Ammonia PSM Program is implemented and maintained at this plant. Reviews and updates existing PSM program on a continuous basis.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, Environmental and Safety staff to ensure that ammonia hazards are identified, risk is appropriately managed and the required 14 elements of the PSM regulation are in compliance with applicable regulations. Conducts regular PSM meetings to ensure plant wide understanding of the PSM program requirements.
• Responsible for and directs reporting and regulatory compliance for EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP).
• Participates in PSM/RMP Compliance Audits, Process Hazard Analysis and Mechanical Integrity Inspections and leads all plant level follow-up activities.
• Manages the Ammonia Emergency Action Plan and ensures all employees are trained in the event there is an ammonia related emergency.
• Provides reports to Corporate's regular update meetings and participates in Corporate PSM training events.
• Identifies ammonia refrigeration system and PSM capital needs and ensures appropriate PSM documentation and procedures (i.e. MOC, Line Break, PHA, PSSR) are followed on all ammonia projects. Ensures refrigeration system Operators and Contractors are appropriately trained.
• Fills in for the Utilities Manger in their absence.
• Work with the Corporate EHS and the Plant Management Team to develop a resource conservation implementation plan that reflects the Company's Sustainability Vision and leads to culture where resource conservation is a way of life.
• Develop a plan to gain Plant Management, employee support and employee engagement in resource conservation activities.
• Develop a communication Platform that promotes resource conservation at the Plant, motivate employees to achieve targets and promotes a Resource Conservation Culture.
• Establish accurate benchmark data. Evaluate, develop and refine resource conservation data accuracy, collection methods and reports.
• Work with the Plant Management Team to ensure resource conservation projects are adequately funded. Work with Plant and Corporate Engineering to integrate resource conservation measures into all capital projects.
• Develop training tools to enable the plant to achieve the goals and engage employees.
• Assist the Plant Environmental Engineer and Plant Manager by helping environmental engineer manage day to day environmental activities at the plant, ensuring the plant remains in compliance with all environmental regulations, standards and that the plant makes adequate progress towards Corporate Environmental Goals.

Required Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR combination of education and experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably food.
• Knowledge of PSM, & Ammonia safety practices and processes.

Preferred Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related education is preferred.
• Prefer Master's degree in related field.
• Progressive manufacturing experience in a food or food related.
• The following certificates are preferred: PE, FET, CSP, ASP, CHMM, CEM, RETA CIRO or CARO

Salar y: $81,200 - $121,800

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting op