PSM/Utilities Supervisor
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 requirements and complies with Federal, State, and Local requirements for ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and waste treatment. The supervisor also helps lead plant sustainability and resource conservation efforts. The position leads and develops the utilities maintenance team and oversees utility system safety, reliability, and efficiency. It manages the plant’s ammonia PSM/RMP programs and works across teams on utility performance, projects, regulatory compliance, and safety. The role also supports maintenance planning, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives. 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 US process safety 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 General Duty Clause requirements for ammonia.
- Experience working with vendors and contractors on the 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.
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.
Benefits
- The company states that it provides a broad portfolio of benefits for employees and their families, but does not specify individual benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
