Intermediate Health and Safety Specialist

Land O'Lakes•Tulare, CA

14d

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, with approximately 75% tactical work and 25% strategic work. The position ensures the Corporate Ammonia PSM Program is implemented and maintained at the plant, supports regulatory compliance and reporting, and coordinates with plant and corporate teams on ammonia safety. It also helps develop and implement resource conservation initiatives aligned with the Company's Sustainability Vision, and assists the Plant Environmental Engineer and Plant Manager with day-to-day environmental activities and regulatory compliance. The specialist fills in for the Utilities Manager in their absence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent 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 a food or food-related industry.
One or more preferred certificates: PE, FET, CSP, ASP, CHMM, CEM, RETA CIRO, or CARO.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Corporate Ammonia PSM Program is implemented and maintained at the plant, and continuously review and update the program.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, Environmental, and Safety staff to identify ammonia hazards, manage risk, and maintain compliance with the 14 required PSM elements and applicable regulations.
Conduct regular PSM meetings to build plant-wide understanding of program requirements.
Direct reporting and regulatory compliance for EPA’s 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 for ammonia-related emergencies.
Provide updates at Corporate meetings and participate in Corporate PSM training events.
Identify ammonia refrigeration system and PSM capital needs, and ensure appropriate documentation and procedures—including MOC, Line Break, PHA, and PSSR—are followed for 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 supports 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.