Process Safety Management Coordinator, Industrial Maint. - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

11d

About The Position

The Process Safety Management Coordinator facilitates, organizes, and maintains the PSM program, manuals, and resources for ammonia refrigeration systems, equipment, and associated personnel. The role ensures compliance with PSM, the Risk Management Plan (RMP), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. It reviews proposed changes to systems, capabilities, or processes before implementation and supports PSM activities across refrigeration projects and operations. The coordinator organizes and provides required training, supports Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities, and provides leadership across all 14 PSM elements. The position reviews technical drawings, procedures, programs, and policies; serves as the primary respondent during PSM audits with support personnel; and maintains maintenance and preventive maintenance documentation in SAP. The role also performs safety functions for the Industrial Refrigeration department, including maintaining the Safety Plan in coordination with Corporate Safety and the Industrial Refrigeration Manager, developing and conducting safety training, and reporting on operations and safety performance. The coordinator schedules refrigeration associates for required training and participates in refrigeration team activities, ongoing skills development, and RETA and other training systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 20 years old.
Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear air-purifying respiratory protection within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer; facial hair must be maintained so the respirator fits properly.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain authorization to drive a company vehicle immediately after starting in the position.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to provide effective training for associates.
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings and technical specifications.
Ability to read and understand complex regulatory requirements.
Ability to conform to OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations, and to learn and understand OSHA Emergency Response requirements.
Demonstrate work habits consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe working practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work efficiently with little or no supervision.
Good human relations skills, including the ability to work well with others and as a team member.
Ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to assist team members in other areas.
Ability to perform steady, productive work for an extended period.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills and effective communication skills.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its mission.
Ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ammonia refrigeration experience.
Process Safety Management experience.

Nice To Haves

RETA (Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association) certification.
OSHA certification.

Responsibilities

Facilitate, organize, and maintain the PSM program, manuals, and resources for ammonia refrigeration systems and related personnel.
Ensure compliance with PSM, the Risk Management Plan (RMP), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Review new or system-altering capabilities and processes before implementation.
Organize and provide PSM-mandated training to applicable associates and contractors.
Review and assist with implementation of Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities.
Review refrigeration action plans for minor and major ammonia-related projects and activities.
Organize and provide leadership for all 14 elements of PSM.
Review mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, procedures, and ammonia-related programs and policies for compliance and viability.
Serve as the primary respondent in PSM audits, in conjunction with support personnel.
Implement and maintain maintenance and preventive maintenance documentation in SAP in accordance with the PSM program.
Participate in refrigeration team goals, activities, and programs, and continue developing skills and staying current with technologies.
Participate in RETA and other training systems.
Manage and schedule refrigeration associates for PSM, Confined Space, Hazmat, and Hot Work training.
Perform safety-related functions for the Industrial Refrigeration department, including maintaining the Safety Plan with Corporate Safety and the Industrial Refrigeration Manager.
Develop, plan, and conduct safety training for refrigeration associates and managers.
Report on operations and review safety performance and improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.