PSM Specialist

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Are you passionate about safety and compliance? Join us as a PSM Specialist and become a go-to expert for overseeing the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) at our location. In this role, you will ensure operations not only meet but exceed federal, state, and local regulations.

As the PSM Specialist, you will be at the forefront for ensuring compliance with PSM protocols, driving training initiatives, and implementing best practices. Your expertise will be crucial in developing and communicating strategies that align with both regulatory requirements and Smithfield Injury Prevention Systems (SIPS).

If you are ready to make an impact on our safety culture and regulatory adherence, come join the team!

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Program Implementation and Improvement:
  You will develop and execute strategies to continuously improve PSM processes and ensure the program at the location remains compliant with regulations and company standards. You will support the ISO 45001 certification process in relation to PSM.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  You will be responsible for reporting on PSM and RMP matters to location management and ensure effective implementation and maintenance of all PSM and RMP requirements. Your will support the tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators for PSM and ensure that any issues identified during PSM activities are addressed and resolved promptly.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  You will help with training of production employees and management staff as required by OSHA, and emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards. You will be responsible for ensuring training is completed in a timely manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Engineering, Industrial Health & Safety, or a related field, and 2+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Experienced at handling multiple assignments simultaneously, setting goals, and completing commitments on schedule.
• Accustomed to working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on‑call status when required.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration
• Demonstrated computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and company software packages.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures in English
• Basic math skills to manage Key Performance Indicators.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to make presentations to a wide range audience including management, technical and non-tech levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to…