Process Safety Management Specialist

Wayne Farms LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist to coordinate and maintain the PSM written compliance plan, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR 68. The role supports mechanical integrity inspections, hazard analyses, audits, incident investigations, and PSI documentation.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in manufacturing safety or ammonia refrigeration, with strong data entry, communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with AutoCAD

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• RETA CARO certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing safety, ammonia refrigeration helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain PSM written compliance plans and procedures.
• Conduct annual internal mechanical integrity inspections and hazard analyses.
• Lead audits, incident investigations and track corrective actions to completion.
• Assist with operating procedures and PSI data maintenance.
• Support Emergency Response Planning and HAZWOPER training.

Skills

Clerical experience

Manufacturing safety

Ammonia refrigeration

OSHA 1910.119

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma

RETA CARO certification

Tools

AutoCAD

EAM-PM

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist coordinates and maintains the Process Safety Management written compliance plan (WCP), OSHA 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR section 68, policies, processes and procedures to mitigate risk of accidental releases of hazardous chemicals. This role ensures work and operations are performed in compliance with company policies and procedures, regulatory agency (OSHA, EPA, IIAR, etc.) and federal, state and local legal requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Conduct annual internal mechanical integrity inspections
• hazard analyses
• audits
• incident investigation
• mechanical integrity inspections
• Coordinate Mechanical Integrity program inspection plans, with the assistance of the maintenance manager for the issuance of repair work orders and inspection project management.
• Verifies the completion of refrigeration work orders and inspections
• Address and track all regulatory recommendations from inspections, hazard analysis, audits and incident investigation to completion
• Maintenance and organization of Process Safety Information (piping & instrumentation drawings, equipment files, process flow diagrams, PSI calculations, relief valve data, plot plans, etc.)
• Assist refrigeration operators with the development and maintenance of Operating Procedures
• Administer and maintain PSM/RMP recordkeeping documentation as required by company, regulatory, codes and industry policies
• Coordinate with Compliance Department for maintenance and administration of the Emergency Response Planning Program and HAZWOPER training for response team personnel
• Coordinate facility PSM training program for refrigeration operators and technicians
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• applicable vocational school training preferred RETA CARO certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum two (2) years clerical experience
• experience in manufacturing safety, ammonia refrigeration preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards including but not limited to 1910.119 PSM
• Proficient computer skills with ability to enter data in a timely and accurate manner; knowledge of EAM-PM and AutoCAD a preferred
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) to all levels of the organization and ability to communicate issues and resolve in an effective and efficient manner
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move about the plant in order to perform the functions of the job
• Ability to work non-standard shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended) to meet business need
• Ability to consistently work in a cold environment with moderate levels of noise

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.