Remote Critical Systems Lead – Ammonia & Cryogenics

Perdue Farms; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Foods seeks a Technical Leader for the Critical System Management Program to ensure safe, reliable operation of ammonia refrigeration, cryogenic gases, and PSM across 17 facilities. You will lead program development, establish standards, audit facilities, and coach cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class safety, compliance, and reliability.

You will collaborate with Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental leaders, build capabilities, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least 8-12 years of experience with Facility Utility Systems.
• Experience must include Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to frequently travel to remote facilities, plants and/or other offices.
• This position will require frequent climbing of ladders, working in hot and/or cold temperatures for significant periods of time.
• Familiarity with the OSHA Process Safety Management (29CFR1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (40CFR68)) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be the “go to” person for Process Safety Management of Anhydrous Ammonia as well as Critical Systems Management of Cryogenic gases. Lead program development and execution.
• Work collaboratively with Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental leadership to execute programs that deliver Safety, Compliance, Quality, Profitable Growth, and Cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering Subject Matter Experts and own the standards for Facility Critical Systems. Responsible for development and continuous improvement of standards to drive business results; identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance safety, efficiency and reliability
• Capability Building: Establish and lead the community of practice for Facility Critical Systems and recommend plant staffing levels. Build Technical capability into the organization via hands‑on coaching, training programs and troubleshooting.
• Leverage Critical Systems Steering Team to ensure consistent application of program requirements across all Perdue Locations.
• External Benchmarking: Stay up to date on regulatory requirements, technology and equipment to enable best in class engineering design. Identify key technology and processes to apply within Perdue to deliver improvements in Safety, Compliance, Quality and Profit.
• Safety and Maintenance: Provide guidance on best practices regarding and compliance with IIAR standards (for Anhydrous Ammonia). Be a “subject matter expert” for Critical Systems maintenance and operational strategies.
• Engineering Work Process Champion: Champion and drive the use of Critical Systems Management work process and tools. Establish program requirements, frequency of risk assessments & audits, and continuous updating of program policies and practices.
• Lead audits and inspections of Facility Critical Systems to ensure compliance with all program requirements.
• Collaborate with external engineering and internal resources to commercialize innovative technology and deliver safe and effective management of Facility Critical Systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teams

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Facility utilities

Education

High School Diploma

BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Perdue Foods seeks a Technical Leader for the Critical System Management Program to ensure safe, reliable operation of ammonia refrigeration, cryogenic gases, and PSM across 17 facilities. You will lead program development, establish standards, audit facilities, and coach cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class safety, compliance, and reliability.

You will collaborate with Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental leaders, build capabilities, and drive continuous