Associate Process Safety Manager

Kalsec Inc.•Kalamazoo Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

The Associate Process Safety Manager supports Kalsec in maintaining compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations, the Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM) program, and NFPA 660 combustible dust standards. The role coordinates and oversees these programs, guides program element owners, and partners with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to interpret and apply relevant regulations, codes, and standards for safe, compliant operations. The position leads and maintains the PSM and Management of Change programs, serves as a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) leader and subject matter expert, and supports audits, capital projects, new products, and process technology development. It also administers the VisiumKMS platform and recommendation tracking, coordinates Process Safety Information, maintains process safety documentation workflows, and analyzes and presents process safety data. The role requires annual food safety training through Kalsec’s electronic training program and on-the-job training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of related experience as an individual contributor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education in Engineering, Science, or Safety.
At least 5 years of experience supporting OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management programs.
Experience participating in or facilitating PHAs using HAZOP and What-If methodologies with risk assessment matrices.
Strong computer skills, including database management and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for continuous improvement of process safety with a focus on risk reduction.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to access and move throughout manufacturing and production areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a PHA Leader or Facilitator.
Experience with PHAWorks RA and EHS software programs, including MOC, action tracking, and incident reporting.
Working knowledge of Good Engineering Practices.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain Process Safety Management (PSM) at Kalsec.
Serve as PHA Leader, ensuring consistent PHA processes and practices and maintaining the PHA lifecycle, including preloading and scheduling analyses and communicating results to affected personnel.
Determine the need for new PHAs or other safety reviews and ensure PHAs are updated as required based on Management of Change reviews.
Serve as the process safety subject matter expert for PHAs, upload recommendations into VisiumKMS, monitor timely completion, and support PSM element owners.
Conduct or support PSM audits and ensure timely follow-up and completion of assigned recommendations.
Support capital projects and process technology development by leading or supporting PHAs, MOCs, and PSSRs, including safety-system reviews.
Provide technical process-safety support for new products and processes.
Provide technical guidance on interlocks, relief devices, equipment, and materials of construction, collaborating with subject matter experts as needed.
Provide process-safety input to support compliance with regulatory requirements, site standards, best practices, and RAGAGEP.
Develop site safety policies and best practices related to process safety.
Lead and maintain the MOC program and recommendation tracking program.
Administer VisiumKMS, including system updates, testing, training, and maintenance of databases, workflows, and user information.
Report on the timely completion of MOCs and recommendations.
Coordinate the site's Process Safety Information element and collaborate with subject matter experts to strengthen and maintain the system.
Maintain paper and electronic storage workflows for PSI, PHA, MOC, PSSR, facility siting, and mechanical integrity documentation.
Organize, analyze, and present process safety data to support transparent communication and regulatory compliance.
Complete annual food safety training, including electronic and on-the-job training.