Process Safety Lead — PSM & Compliance Champion

SugarCreek Packing Co.; Cambridge City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking a Process Safety Management professional to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain PSM and related safety programs for its 24/7 operations in Cambridge City, IN.

The role requires coordinating regulatory reporting, incident investigations and training initiatives to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance. The candidate should bring three years of PSM experience, OSHA safety course familiarity, and preference for CIRO/CARO credentials, within a food

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Process Safety Management.
• OSHA 10 and 30 Safety Courses preferred.
• Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) and/or Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in food processing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PSM program for 24/7 operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate documentation and reporting to EPA, OSHA, KDHE and local authorities (EMA, LEPC, Fire Department).
• Coordinate and manage Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements and compliance initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations to determine causes and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate PHA, MOC and PSSR analyses and maintain required documentation.
• Inspect facility for hazards and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Develop and communicate safety practices for company personnel.
• Act as consultant to other departments to reduce risk exposure.
• Co-develop training programs with Safety Team to enhance existing programs.
• Coordinate with outside agencies to establish environmental programs.
• Monitor and update Emergency Action Plan and assist with training.
• Coordinate hazardous materials response team training and liaison with response agencies.
• Provide timely reports to management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure findings from audits and investigations are closed timely.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical reading

PSM knowledge

Emergency response

Team player

Ammonia refrigeration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Develop, implement, evaluate and maintain PSM program and related programs intended to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and hazards associated with highly hazardous chemicals or covered processes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate process safety management program for 24/7 operations by performing tasks necessary to ensure all PSM program elements meet or exceed applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and manage documentation, compliance initiatives and reporting requirements to EPA, OSHA, KDHE and local authorities (EMA, LEPC, Fire Department).
• Coordinate and manage Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements and compliance initiatives to meet or exceed applicable requirements.
• Perform (lead) incident investigations to determine cause and possible changes to reduce the potential for reoccurrence or failure of a covered process.
• Coordinate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) as required to effectively manage covered processes tracking compliance with all applicable regulations, including, but not limited to creating and maintaining all required documentation.
• Perform Management of Change (MOC) and PreStart-up Safety Review (PSSR) analysis as required to effectively manage changes to a covered processes, including, but not limited to creating and maintaining all required documentation.
• Inspect company facility for potential hazards to reduce the potential of loss, to further define hazards, recommend improvements and monitor compliance initiatives and recommendations.
• Formulate and communicate general safety practices to be followed by company personnel to ensure all covered processes comply with applicable regulations and/or standards.
• Act as consultant to other departments regarding the design and use of equipment and/or processes to reduce the potential for loss or risk exposure.
• Co-develop training programs with the Safety Team to enhance existing programs or to develop new programs to further reduce the potential for loss.
• Consult with outside agencies in establishing and maintaining PSM and/or environmental programs.
• Monitor, update and distribute changes to the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and assist with training.
• Coordinate and manage hazardous materials response team (A-Team) training, documentation and facilitate coordination with local, state and national response teams as directed.
• Provide timely reports to management and/or regulatory agencies as directed.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Track and ensure that all findings from Mechanical Integrity Audits, Compliance Audits, Incident Investigations and Process Hazard Analysis are closed in a timely manner with the help of refrigeration and PSM personnel.
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team andpatriciatein events including chemical releases and spills.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow Sugar Creek’s safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Experience: Three years of experience in Process Safety Management.
Certification and Licensure Requirements: OSHA 10 and 30 Safety Courses preferred; Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) and/or Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) preferred.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Possess strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office programs.
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to read critically and write effectively.
• Knowledgeable with refrigeration and safety equipment and familiar with the maintenance of this equipment.
• Knowledgeable with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP) and other safety requirements.
• Able to undergo training in safety, PSM, environmental regulations and related programs.
• Possess sufficient knowledge of ammonia refrigeration.
• Able to respond to emergency situations and fill various roles on emergency response team.
• Able to multitask effectively in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Able to work well with others in a teamenvironment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with manufacturing-type positions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Some travel to other locations is required.

Most work is performed in a comfortable indoor, office-like facility. Some work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Safety wear is required, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, respirators, coats and other necessary equipment. Some work is performed outside of the manufacturing facility on premises or on roof with some safety wear needed. When needed, Hazmat-related equipment must be worn (i.e. gloves, chemical-approved clothing, respirator).