PSM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Kent Shared Services (Kent Corporation); Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, IA, is seeking a Process Safety Management Specialist to oversee PSM and DHA programs. You will manage MOC, audits, and PSI documentation, aligning with engineering and maintenance to maintain safe, compliant operations.

The role requires 3+ years in PSM, strong communication, and leadership abilities, with travel about 15%. A technical bachelor’s degree and Leader Software training are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• Third party PSM training including Leader Software training required.
• Ability to make decisions independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills to guide, facilitate meetings, and hold others accountable.
• Results driven to achieve stated goals.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Problem solving and sound decision making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GPC-Muscatine PSM and DHA programs, including MOC and 14-Elements of PSM.
• Lead PHA and DHA; facilitate audits and inspections, track findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on PSI, equipment, and SOP alignment.
• Ensure contractor safety training and documentation; participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

PSM training (Third party) & Leader Software training

Tools

Leader Software

Job description

At Grain Processing Corporation we're driven by a passion for turning ideas into real-world impact. Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a Process Safety Management Specialist in Muscatine, Iowa.

The responsibility of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist is to oversee the Process Safety Management program as well as the Dust Hazard Analysis program at GPC-Muscatine.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the GPC-Muscatine PSM and DHA programs. This will consist of: Oversight of the Management of Change process for covered processes. Ensure compliance with the 14-Elements of PSM. Working knowledge of NFPA 652: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust and NFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA). Facilitate PHA and DHA, new and revalidation. Manage the Leader software. Lead and manage PSM and DHA audits, both internal and third party. Oversee Process Safety Start Up Review (PSSR) for changes to the covered process. Manage audit findings and PHA/DHA recommendations. Participate in PSM Incident Investigations. Facilitate the quarterly PSM Steering Committee meetings. Collaborate with engineering on the location and storage of Process Safety Information (PSI) for the covered processes to include equipment involved in producing products which generate combustible dust. Partner with maintenance on ensuring mechanical integrity testing is being completed on covered process equipment. Provide guidance to covered departments on ensuring consistency with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) expectations. Collaborate with covered departments on ensuring operator training is being done per PSM program requirements and that documentation of training is being stored consistent with Record Retention policies. Partners with the site Contractor Safety Specialist to ensure that all contractors coming onto GPC property to work have proper training to safely and efficiently complete their tasks. Partner with facility management to drive accountability for completion of action items from the MOC process, PHA recommendations, DHA recommendations, and audit findings. Actively demonstrates and reinforces compliance to all company policies, rules, and guidelines to all employees and contractors. Participates in contractor audits with the Contractor Safety Specialist to verify compliance with contractor prequalification requirements for contractor companies.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study or equivalent work experience required
• Third party PSM training including PSM fundamentals and Leader Software training
• Ability to make decisions independently and to take initiative with limited supervision
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance, facilitate meetings, and tactfully hold others accountable
• Results driven to provide support to achieve stated goals
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem solving skills and sound decision making

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years’ experience and leadership in Process Safety Management
• Management of Change (MOC) experience including submission, review, and completion

TRAVEL:

15%

Other:

Regular attendance is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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