PSM & Utilities Supervisor: Safety, Reliability & Sustainability

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a PSM/Utilities Supervisor to oversee the plant utilities, ensure reliability, and maintain compliance with PSM and environmental regulations.

This role leads maintenance for ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and related systems while coordinating with cross-functional teams, including EHS and engineering. The position requires 3+ years of maintenance leadership in a dairy or food-manufacturing setting and specific certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility (preferably dairy).
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Current MN Class D Waste Treatment certification along with a state of MN Special Boiler operator’s license, or the ability to obtain both.
• Detailed knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, the 14 PSM elements, process hazard analysis, process safety management (including regulations, consequence analysis, emergency relief and ventilation systems, and all other process safety related US regulations) is required.
• Detailed knowledge of: Large scale boiler/steam systems, HVAC systems, wastewater systems, potable and non-potable water systems, air compressors and compressed air systems, and electrical/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the utilities maintenance team responsible for ammonia refrigeration, boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, electrical, water, and wastewater systems.
• Ensure utility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs.
• Oversee employee training, utility SOPs, maintenance schedules, required system checks, and outside contractors.
• Lead the plant’s ammonia PSM/RMP programs, including compliance audits, Process Hazard Analyses, Mechanical Integrity inspections, emergency planning, training, and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS programs and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, arc flash, fall protection, and emergency response.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, EHS, and Corporate teams on utility performance, projects, regulatory compliance, and safety.
• Support short- and long-term maintenance planning, capital projects, and utility-related plant improvements.
• Lead and support resource conservation and sustainability initiatives, including identifying projects, securing funding, engaging employees, and incorporating conservation measures into capital projects.

Skills

PSM experience

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Capital projects

OSHA PSM knowledge

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

MN Class D Waste Treatment certification

MN Boiler Operator license

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a PSM/Utilities Supervisor to oversee the plant utilities, ensure reliability, and maintain compliance with PSM and environmental regulations.

This role leads maintenance for ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and related systems while coordinating with cross-functional teams, including EHS and engineering. The position requires 3+ years of maintenance leadership in a dairy or food-manufacturing setting and specific certifications.