Intermediate Health and Safety Specialist

Land O'Lakes•Tulare, CA

16d•$81,200 - $121,800

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance at a large, complex manufacturing facility. The role leads technical and cultural change in PSM/RMP compliance and assists with resource conservation activities. The work is approximately 75% tactical and 25% strategic. The position ensures the Corporate Ammonia PSM Program is implemented and maintained at the plant, supports compliance with EPA’s Risk Management Plan requirements, and manages ammonia emergency preparedness. It also works with plant and corporate teams to advance resource conservation in alignment with the company’s Sustainability Vision and supports day-to-day environmental compliance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or a combination of education and experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably food manufacturing.
Knowledge of PSM and ammonia safety practices and processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related education.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Progressive manufacturing experience in food or a food-related industry.
One or more of the following certificates: PE, FET, CSP, ASP, CHMM, CEM, RETA CIRO, or CARO.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain the Corporate Ammonia PSM Program at the plant, continuously reviewing and updating the program.
Work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, Environmental, and Safety staff to identify ammonia hazards, manage risk, and ensure compliance with the 14 elements of the PSM regulation and applicable regulations.
Conduct regular PSM meetings to promote plant-wide understanding of program requirements.
Direct reporting and regulatory compliance for the EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP).
Participate in PSM/RMP compliance audits, Process Hazard Analyses, and Mechanical Integrity Inspections, and lead plant-level follow-up activities.
Manage the Ammonia Emergency Action Plan and ensure employees are trained to respond to ammonia-related emergencies.
Provide reports at regular Corporate update meetings and participate in Corporate PSM training events.
Identify ammonia refrigeration system and PSM capital needs, and ensure required PSM documentation and procedures—including MOC, Line Break, PHA, and PSSR—are followed on ammonia projects.
Ensure refrigeration system operators and contractors are appropriately trained.
Fill in for the Utilities Manager in their absence.
Work with Corporate EHS and the Plant Management Team to develop a resource conservation implementation plan aligned with the Company's Sustainability Vision.
Develop plans to gain Plant Management and employee support and engagement in resource conservation activities.
Develop a communication platform that promotes resource conservation, motivates employees to achieve targets, and fosters a resource conservation culture.
Establish accurate benchmark data and evaluate, develop, and refine resource conservation data accuracy, collection methods, and reports.
Work with the Plant Management Team to ensure resource conservation projects are adequately funded.
Work with Plant and Corporate Engineering to integrate resource conservation measures into capital projects.
Develop training tools to help the plant achieve resource conservation goals and engage employees.
Assist the Plant Environmental Engineer and Plant Manager with day-to-day environmental activities, regulatory compliance, and progress toward Corporate Environmental Goals.