Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator/Administrator

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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

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Job Title: Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator/Administrator

Job Summary: Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator is an entry-level position responsible for organizing and maintaining documentation to ensure that the PSM program is compliant with all OSHA and EPA regulations, in addition to applicable RAGAGEP standards. The PSM Coordinator will serve as the liaison between the Safety and plant Refrigeration departments, working closely with both groups. The PSM Coordinator will provide oversight to ensure the 14 Elements of PSM are implemented at the facility.

Additional responsibilities of the plant PSM Coordinator include reviewing/updating Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventories, having an active role in emergency management planning, and assisting in environmental initiatives.

Compensation Details: Minimum starting wage is $22.73 per hour, with experience up to $27 per hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the facility PSM/RMP Program, including (but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Coordinate with the site Utilities department to ensure corrective actions/recommendations associated with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Mechanical Integrity and Compliance Audit are addressed and closed in a timely manner
  • Ensure all Process Safety Information (PSI) is organized, accurate, implemented and available upon request
  • Coordinate and document Management of Change/PSSR and Incident Investigations related to the ammonia refrigeration system
  • Work with the ammonia refrigeration department to ensure PSM/RMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are current and accurate
  • Lead and facilitate the location's PSM Committee meetings
  • Assist in ammonia-related emergency planning with both internal and external parties, and ensure communication/dialogue is established with location LEPC and emergency responders
  • Assist the ammonia refrigeration department in coordinating and documenting IIAR 6 Inspection/Testing/Maintenance (ITM) activities
  • Coordinate training for ammonia refrigeration operators and ensure documentation is maintained and filed
  • Ensure Hot Work, Line Break, LOTO and Confined Space procedures are available to ammonia refrigeration operators. Work with the site Utilities leadership to ensure they are implemented as necessary
    
  
  
  
  
• Coordinate and oversee location's compliance with Hazard Communication/Right-to-Know program, including (but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Chemical Approvals
  • Chemical Inventories and Labeling
  • Federal, State, and Local Reporting (i.e. Tier II, Form R, etc.)
    
  
  
  
  
• Coordinate location's ammonia response capabilities, including (but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Ensure plant management and personnel have appropriate training for emergencies related to the ammonia refrigeration system
  • Establish communication/dialogue with the location's LEPC and emergency responders; ensure all joint drills/exercises with LEPC, as noted in the RMP regulation, are planned and executed
  • Maintain all documentation associated with ammonia-related emergency planning and activities
    
  
  
  
  
• Assist the Environmental Department, as needed:
  
  
  
  • Weekly/Monthly/Annual inspections related to chemicals
  • Monitor certain aspects of ISO 14001 and Landfill Free compliance
  • Facilitate monthly environmental CORE Team meetings
    
  
  
  
  
• Assist the plant Safety/Security Department, as needed, consistent with the Company's "One Team" culture
  
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Safety, ammonia refrigeration, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships are available
• Knowledge of how regulations and standards are structured, interpreted, and implemented. Experience with OSHA, EPA RMP, and/or ammonia refrigeration related RAGAGEP a plus
• Must have computer skills and be able to use various work-related programs (i.e. email, spreadsheets, etc.). Willing to learn cloud-based platform used to digitally manage PSM/RMP program and documentation
• Must be efficient at working with internal departments as well as external contractors
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving, working independently without constant supervision, and adjusting quickly to changing demands
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends, if needed
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits