PSM Coordinator

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a PSM Coordinator to manage the site Process Safety Management program for ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance, training, and documentation across operations.

You will collaborate with Refrigeration, Safety, Operations, and leadership to promote safe, reliable plant operations and respond to audits, inspections, and regulatory requests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical training, or equivalent experience in safety, refrigeration, maintenance, engineering, environmental compliance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting Process Safety Management, ammonia refrigeration, industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews system capabilities for PSM requirements and alignment prior to implementation.
• Organizes and provides PSM-mandated training for employees and contractors, maintaining training records and schedules.
• Provides day-to-day support for the PSM program, documentation, follow-up actions, and compliance tracking.
• Responds to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory inspection requests with site-specific PSM documents.
• Acts as primary site respondent during PSM audits and coordinates preparation, documentation, responses, and corrective actions.
• Assesses and supports safety operations, including MOC, PSSRs, and Process Hazard Analysis activities.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Ammonia refrigeration

Training coordination

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training in safety/refrigeration/maintenance

Job description

Job Title: PSM Coordinator

Department: Refrigeration

Reports To: Refrigeration Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Liberty/Acorn

Work Arrangement: On-site

Shift / Schedule: 1 st Shift, weekends and holidays as needed

Travel Requirements: Travel between plants and limited local travel may be required for training, meetings, or emergency planning activities.

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The PSM Coordinator supports Farmer Focus by coordinating and maintaining the site Process Safety Management program for ammonia refrigeration systems and related compliance activities. This role provides day-to-day PSM program support, organizes required training, maintains site-specific documentation, supports refrigeration and safety operations, and serves as a key point of contact during OSHA, EPA, and other PSM-related audit or inspection activity. The PSM Coordinator partners closely with Refrigeration, Safety, Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and leadership to promote compliance, strengthen emergency preparedness, and support safe, reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews system capabilities, procedures, and related processes prior to implementation to ensure alignment with Process Safety Management requirements.
• Organizes and provides PSM-mandated training for applicable employees and contractors, ensuring training records and schedules are maintained .
• Provides day-to-day support for the PSM program, including documentation, follow-up actions, compliance tracking, and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Responds to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory inspection requests by answering questions and providing site-specific PSM documents when requested.
• Serves as the primary site respondent during PSM audit activity and coordinates preparation, documentation, responses, and corrective action follow-up.
• Assesses and supports safety operations, including Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Process Hazard Analysis activities.
• Evaluates refrigeration action plans and ammonia-related projects to confirm compliance with PSM program expectations and applicable site procedures.
• Organizes, manages, and provides leadership for all 14 elements of PSM by reviewing mechanical and electrical drawings, procedures, ammonia-related programs, and policies.
• Actively participates in refrigeration team activities and programs while staying current on applicable technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Manages Refrigeration and PSM training programs and coordinates training schedules for refrigeration employees.
• Attends Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings and supports emergency preparedness activities related to ammonia refrigeration and site response planning.
• Conducts routine safety assessments in the plant as scheduled and communicates findings, concerns, and improvement opportunities to appropriate leaders.
• Coordinates schedules and conducts HAZMAT 24-hour training and 8-hour technician recertification training, respiratory protection awareness and qualified training, permit-required confined space awareness, authorized entrant/attendant and rescue training, and welding hot work awareness and permit-authorized training for permit supervisors, welders, and fire watch team members.
• Participates as a team member in the ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, policies, and B.E.S.T. practices.
• Fosters strong team cohesiveness regarding major issues such as direction, annual planning, budget, policy changes, and cross-functional priorities.
• Identifies areas that lack cohesiveness, brings concerns to the attention of the team leader, and works with the team to resolve issues.
• Maintains familiarity with established operating systems and communicates concerns, risks, and improvement ideas in support of safe and compliant operations.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives .

Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000

Benefits

Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members' health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi -subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match , education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, technical training, or equivalent experience in safety, refrigeration, maintenance, engineering, environmental compliance, or a related field preferred.

Experience supporting Process Safety Management, ammonia refrigeration, industrial maint