Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator

PSM Coordinator

Job Purpose
Oversee and maintain the facility's Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure compliance with corporate Ammonia Refrigeration Management standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion of all Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs).
• Maintain audit readiness for the PSM program.
• Conduct and document monthly PSM team meetings, including tracking all meeting minutes.
• Document follow-up tracking for PHA recommendations until closure.
• Track and document follow-up on all Compliance Audit "Exceptions" and "Corrective Actions."
• Organize and coordinate quarterly updates with the Plant Engineer and impacted employees on PHA, Compliance Audit, and Mechanical Integrity Inspection open items.
• Support facility safety by managing the Hot Work Program and Emergency Action Plan.
• Create, maintain, and update preventative maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ammonia equipment.
• Ensure annual certification of operating procedures for accuracy and relevancy.
• Provide leadership in PSM across all shifts, aligning with corporate ammonia initiatives.
• Coordinate training for Refrigeration Operators, documenting completion.
• Revise the PSM program per updates from the Corporate PSM Team.
• Ensure MOC, Line Break, and PHA procedures are adhered to in all ammonia projects.
• Implement ammonia best practices plant-wide to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in monthly Corporate PSM Coordinator conference calls and the annual Ammonia Safety & Best Practices Workshop.
• Maintain alignment with the Corporate PSM Team and industry standards, particularly IIAR standards for Ammonia Refrigeration.
• Establish IIAR Associate Membership for access to codes and standards upon role placement.

Experience & Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• AutoCAD experience is beneficial.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Preferred: Minimum two years of experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and PSM requirements.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration, maintenance systems, equipment installation, and plant utilities.
• Experience collaborating with vendors and contractors.
• Familiarity with company safety policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills with attention to detail and self-motivation.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery.
• Primarily 1st shift hours, with occasional overtime and weekend work. Flexibility options available.

Physical Requirements
Physical demands may include:

• Occasional: standing, sitting, bending, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, accessing various heights and low areas, keyboarding, balancing, fine motor skills, and repetitive motions.
• Heavy lifting: 50-100 lbs occasionally; 50+ lbs frequently; and 10-20 lbs constantly.