Sr PSM Specialist

Company: SCHWAN'S
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Description (Overview) Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron--, Tony's--, Big Daddy's--, Villa Prima--- and Freschetta-- pizza; Mrs. Smith's-- and Edwards-- desserts; and Pagoda-- Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit .We are hiring a Senior PSM Specialist for our plants in the Houston area (Pasadena & Deer Park). These are large frozen food production facilities, with complex ammonia refrigeration systems. We are committed to creating a best in class PSM program, thus this is a critical position on the team. In this role, you will report directly to the plant director, and will be able to take ownership for the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the both plants, including oversight, compliance, and maintenance. You will be responsible for updating and maintaining the guidelines and elements of the PSM Program and partnering with Safety and facility maintenance and refrigeration to ensure compliance of the programs.Opportunity to work on exciting, strategic projects in partnership with key leaders: showcase your technical skills to create site specific PSM strategy Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company; PSM, EHS or general plant leadership are a growth path options A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employeesSupport and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilledCompetitive wages, incentive pay, comprehensive package of benefits and relocation assistance are availableResponsibilities:Drives compliance with OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard, EPA's Chemical Accident Prevention Provision, Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulation and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Consults and coaches leaders to ensure environmental, health and safety (EHS) policies/procedures and supports the EHS department to ensure OSHA and EPA compliance at all times.Updates, manages, coordinates and implements all fourteen (14) elements programs of the OSHA Process Safety Management standard and the additional requirements of EPA Risk Management Plan regulation. Assures the Facility's Risk Management Plan is documented, updated and maintained as required. Submits updates and renewals to meet EPA's requirements.Facilitates and documents the PHA/hazard evaluations both for initial PHA's, revalidations, revisions and projects. Monitors and assists in training on operating procedures including annual review/certification and initial/refresher training. Assists in creating and updating operating procedures when needed as well as maintaining the operating procedure training matrix as it relates to PSM. Conducts and/or coordinates PSM/RMP training to employees and contractors.Provide oversight and conduct audits for site management of change (MOC) and pre-start up safety review process (PSSR)Assists in developing inspection, test, and preventive maintenance plans and equipment reliability programs for equipment that has ammonia. Leads and facilitates PSM/RMP incident investigations and root cause analyses. Updates reports and submittals as required by OSHA and EPA including RMP updates.Works with site leadership and EHS Department to ensure emergency planning and response procedures are developed and maintained as required. Will also support the Facility Hazmat team and may serve as a HazMat team member where applicable.Ensures recommendations stemming from PSM-related activities are reviewed in a timely manner by Facility Management.Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Safety / Environmental / Safety Science / Engineering or related areaYears of Experience: 3-5 years related experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:The desire to make a meaningful difference. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently. We need someone who competes to win!Authentic leader: direct communicator, able to build strong relationships across the company, with all levels.Must have great collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work closely with cross-functional teams.Knowledge of State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements and of regulatory requirements, procedures and legislative processes. Experience in PSM - Ammonia is preferredExperience in implementing safety programs in manufacturing and agricultural environments Experience in hazard evaluation techniques such as Hazard Identification (HazID), What-If, Hazard and Operability (HazOp), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and others as neededAbility to facilitate, direct and motivate employees and organize and coordinate various safety training activitiesProject management skills and critical thinking abilityAble to use software and common Microsoft office tools to generate and track metrics, compliance obligations, workflows and action itemsThe employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Safety / Environmental / Safety Science / Engineering or related area Years of Experience: 3-5 years related experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: The desire to make a meaningful difference. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently. We need someone who competes to win! Authentic leader: direct communicator, able to build strong relationships across the company, with all levels. Must have great collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work closely with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements and of regulatory requirements, procedures and legislative processes. Experience in PSM - Ammonia is preferred Experience in implementing safety programs in manufacturing and agricultural environments Experience in hazard evaluation techniques such as Hazard Identification (HazID), What-If, Hazard and Operability (HazOp), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and others as needed Ability to facilitate, direct and motivate employees and organize and coordinate various safety training activities Project management skills and critical thinking ability Able to use software and common Microsoft office tools to generate and track metrics, compliance obligations, workflows and action items The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class. Job Type: Exempt Business Unit: Req #:

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