Process Safety & Utilities Lead

RETA; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Dental

Vision

Job summary

RETA is seeking a Process Safety Management Coordinator to lead the facility’s PSM program and support the safe operation of critical utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC and compressed air. You will partner with plant leadership, maintenance, production and corporate teams to drive regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement and operational performance.

This position has a target wage of $32.25 - $48.25 per hour, based on shift, experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong working and technical knowledge of refrigeration, steam generation, compressed air generation, Utility equipment, maintenance systems, equipment installation/startups, and plant utility equipment.
• Work effectively with vendors and contractors.
• Learn and apply company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and team skills to function as a team member and leader.
• Be proficient in Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Possess electrical troubleshooting skills related to refrigeration and HVAC controls.
• Provide technical direction in troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic and direct digital controls (DDC) on HVAC equipment.
• Possess strong working knowledge of water treatment associated with boiler feed water, cooling towers, and condensers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Plant PSM (Process Safety Management) program.
• Operate, maintain, and upgrade Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, CFC Refrigeration Systems, Steam Generating System, Plant Compressed Air System, and Plant HVAC systems.
• Manage ODS (Ozone Depleting Substance) usage, recovery procedures, and log.
• Assist with Boiler and Pressure Vessel inspections and certificates.
• Manage emergency response processes for environmental issues related to the Ammonia Refrigeration System.
• Assist the Utilities Manager in providing leadership across all shifts to establish, organize, plan, and implement utilities programs and initiatives.
• Lead internal PSM audits of the 14 elements of PSM.
• Support Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Predictive Maintenance, Equipment Overhauls, and Equipment Upgrades of ammonia control systems and Utility equipment.
• Assist with development, training, and certification needs of Hourly Utility Operators and Analysts.
• Develop and manage the plant PSM program.
• Assist with identification and execution of capital projects in the Utility area.
• Coordinate ammonia best practices across the plant and facilitate continuous improvement in the Utility group.
• Interface frequently with the Corporate Refrigeration Manager to align with shared information and direction across ammonia refrigeration facilities.
• Share ideas and practices with other facilities to support safe and efficient operations.
• Develop short- and long-range planning for the Boiler and Refrigeration Department.
• Review and screen work requests for completeness, accuracy, and necessity.
• Examine jobs to determine the best way to accomplish work, consulting with requestors and managers as appropriate.
• Visit job sites and analyze jobs in the field.
• Establish required crew size and man-hours for each task.

Skills

PSM knowledge

Refrigeration systems

Boiler operation

HVAC controls

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

RETA is seeking a Process Safety Management Coordinator to lead the facility’s PSM program and support the safe operation of critical utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC and compressed air. You will partner with plant leadership, maintenance, production and corporate teams to drive regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement and operational performance.

This position has a target wage of $32.25 - $48.25 per hour, based on shift, experience