PSM/Utilities Supervisor

Land O'Lakes•Melrose, MN

10d

About The Position

The PSM/Utilities Supervisor is responsible for plant utilities and the overall operation and reliability of the plant utility system. The role ensures the plant maintains the Corporate PSM Program and complies with federal, state, and local requirements for ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and waste treatment. The supervisor also supports plant sustainability and resource conservation efforts. The role leads and develops the utilities maintenance team and oversees utility-system reliability, safety, and efficiency; employee training and procedures; maintenance schedules and checks; contractors; and the plant’s ammonia PSM/RMP programs. The supervisor partners with teams across the plant and corporate organization on utility performance, projects, regulatory compliance, and safety, and supports maintenance planning, capital projects, and plant improvements. The schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours, with off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility, preferably dairy.
Previous people leadership experience.
Current Minnesota Class D Waste Treatment certification and a Minnesota Special Boiler Operator’s license, or the ability to obtain both.
Detailed knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, the 14 PSM elements, process hazard analysis, process safety management regulations, consequence analysis, emergency relief and ventilation systems, and other process-safety-related U.S. regulations.
Detailed knowledge of large-scale boiler and steam systems, HVAC systems, wastewater systems, potable and non-potable water systems, air compressors and compressed air systems, and electrical/control systems.
Experience implementing Process Safety Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and the General Duty Clause for ammonia.
Experience working with vendors and contractors on design, installation, and repair of utility-related systems.
Experience creating and managing utility capital projects.
Ability to collaborate with others, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.
Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management regulations, EPA Risk Management Plan regulations, General Duty Clause regulations, emergency planning, and industry engineering practices for PSM-required processes.
Proficiency in standard business software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience in a dairy manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the utilities maintenance team responsible for ammonia refrigeration, boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, electrical, water, and wastewater systems.
Ensure utility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs.
Oversee employee training, utility SOPs, maintenance schedules, required system checks, and outside contractors.
Lead the plant’s ammonia PSM/RMP programs, including compliance audits, Process Hazard Analyses, Mechanical Integrity inspections, emergency planning, training, and required documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable EHS programs and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, arc flash, fall protection, and emergency response.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, EHS, and Corporate teams on utility performance, projects, regulatory compliance, and safety.
Support short- and long-term maintenance planning, capital projects, and utility-related plant improvements.
Lead and support resource conservation and sustainability initiatives, including identifying projects, securing funding, engaging employees, and incorporating conservation measures into capital projects.