Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator

Duke Energy Corporation; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Process Safety Management (PSM) Site Coordinator to lead the PSM program at a Regulated and Renewable Energy facility in the United States. You will oversee governance, training, documentation, and monthly metric reporting, collaborating with site PSM engineers and leadership.

Responsibilities include developing site PSM plans, facilitating audits, supporting fleet policies, and ensuring compliance with 29 CFR 1910.119 and 40 CFR 68.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology with 6+ years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with Process Safety Management concepts and regulatory requirements is expected.
• Demonstrated ability to lead site PSM programs and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, implement, and manage the PSM site program, ensuring compliance with PSM standards and regulations.
• Serve as the single point of contact for site PSM and provide site-level reporting to leadership and governance groups.
• Facilitate site initiatives, audits, external assessments, and training for all PSM roles.
• Support fleet-level PSM policies and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain site PSM documents, metrics, and status updates; participate in governance reviews.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data reporting

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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This role will be responsible to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of a Process Safety Management (PSM) Site Coordinator including governance, oversight, technical leadership, regulatory guidance, strategic planning, coordination, implementation, and overall program management of PSM within a Regulated and Renewable Energy (RRE) generating facility. The PSM Coordinator role will ensure adequate and consistent plans, processes, documentation, and standards are developed, trained, implemented, and exercised to ensure the site(s) maintain compliance with PSM regulation and company policies. The PSM Site Coordinator will accomplish this through collaboration and a close working relationship with site-specific PSM Engineers, RRE PSM Program Managers, station leadership and personnel, and Regional Services. This position will be also responsible for the preparation and maintenance of site PSM program documents, site-level training, and overall site program status updates through monthly metric reporting. This position is also responsible for assisting and participating in the development of fleet-level PSM policies and procedures as well as ensuring an environment of continuous improvement. The PSM Site Coordinator should maintain up-to-date knowledge of Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and the Chemical Accident Prevention Plan (40 CFR 68). They are also expected to maintain knowledge of all fleet PSM requirements and ensure site alignment to these requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Development, ownership, implementation, and long-term management of the PSM site program. Maintains a thorough knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and operating experiences that apply to the program. Responsible for identifying and gathering hazards and best practices on site and becoming familiar with the specific potential hazards. Works with and interfaces closely with site PSM Engineers to ensure compliance with PSM activities and requirements for all elements of PSM and serves as PSM interface between the station and the RRE PSM Governance group.

• Promotes PSM understanding and compliance by various groups on site. Single point of contact for the site PSM program and provides site level reporting to the site leadership and the RRE PSM Governance group.

• Participates in and facilitates the development and scoping of new PSM initiatives at the site and ensures compliance with standards, company governance, and policies. Provides technical assistance for the execution of site PSM initiatives.

• Participates in internal PSM assessments across the fleet. Develop and facilitate site level assessments and verification of completions of actions and projects. Plan, develop, and facilitate site third party external compliance audits as required.

• Develops, maintains, and assist in facilitating site level training for all PSM roles. Ensures all roles have an adequate knowledge basis for their job responsibilities.

• Provide routine reporting of program metrics to demonstrate the overall site PSM health as well the status of initiatives to both site management and PSM Governance group.

• Attends meetings/conferences to advance understanding of best practices in the RRE fleet. This includes peer meetings with other sites and potentially other companies.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology AND 6 years minimum required related work experience

• In lieu of degree and experience listed above, Highschool/GED AND 8 years of minimum required related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering AND, 4 years of related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Has been trained in and has subject matter knowledge in Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and Chemical Action Prevention Plan (40 CFR 68)

• 3-5 years of experience with process safety

• Understands the nature of power generation facilities and the hazardous chemicals that are regulated under PSM and Risk Management Plan (RMP)

• Possesses the interpersonal skills to professionally interface with station PSM stakeholders and management

• Previous project management experience

• Previous power plant or industry experience

Working Conditions

• Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Either 4+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years equivalent experience without a degree

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.