Senior Process Safety Analyst

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a workplace that utilizes ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals. Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve Stratas Foods' total process safety Management Program for processes and equipment presenting significant chemical, pressure, thermal, mechanical, fire, explosion, or stored-energy hazards. Program scope includes PSM/RMP-covered processes as well as other total process safety critical systems, including ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems, boilers, compressed air systems, nitrogen generation and distribution systems, caustic and other hazardous chemical processes, combustible dust hazards, steam and condensate systems, hot liquids, cooking oil systems, and other applicable process hazards. Establish risk-based corporate standards, procedures, and minimum requirements to prevent significant releases, fires, explosions, equipment failures, and other total process safety incidents. This position will report to the Environmental Manager. The Sr. Process Safety Management Analyst position requires up to 25% travel (or one week a month) to the various facilities of responsibility. This position can be based in Decatur, IL or Memphis, TN. Essential Duties & Responsibilities - PSM Program Development: Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve Stratas Foods' total process safety management systems covering regulated and non-regulated processes presenting significant chemical, pressure, thermal, fire, explosion, mechanical, or stored-energy hazards. Develop and monitor leading and lagging total process safety performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness, identify systemic trends, prioritize risk reduction opportunities, and communicate total process safety performance to facility and executive leadership. - Compliance Metrics: Determine regulatory applicability and oversee compliance with applicable total process safety requirements, including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and other federal, state, local, and applicable code requirements. Serve as a company total process safety representative during applicable regulatory interactions. - Process Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Total Process Safety: Develop and oversee risk-based processes for identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and controlling process hazards, including PHA and other appropriate hazard-assessment methodologies. Establish requirements for maintaining accurate total process safety and technical information for total process safety critical equipment and systems. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Refrigeration contractors, EHS, and facility leadership to identify and evaluate total process safety impacts associated with new or modified equipment, processes, chemicals, technology, procedures, and operating conditions. Lead the implementation and integration of new or revised total process safety programs, corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and risk-control initiatives across applicable facilities.  - Risk Assessment and Evaluation: Where applicable provide total process safety oversight for chemical, thermal, fire, and explosion hazards, including caustic and other hazardous chemicals, hot cooking oils and process liquids, steam and condensate systems, and combustible dust where applicable. Evaluate process hazards and support the development and implementation of appropriate engineering, administration, inspection, maintenance, and operational controls based on risk.  - Pressure Vessel Inspections and Asset Integrity: Work with Maintenance and Engineering to coordinate regularly recurring pressure vessel inspections and develop/oversee corporate mechanical integrity requirements for total process safety-critical equipment and systems. Ensure Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP), applicable codes, standards, manufacturer recommendations are implemented and followed.   - Critical Safety Device Management: Develop, implement, and maintain Stratas Foods' Critical Safety Device Program, including the identification and documentation of applicable critical safety devices. Partner with Maintenance and other applicable functions to establish requirements for inspection, testing, impairment management, deficiency resolution, and verification of critical engineered safeguards.  - Emergency Preparedness and Response: Provide oversight and technical guidance for emergency action and response planning involving applicable total process safety hazards, including regulated and non-regulated processes. Coordinate with facility leadership, EHS, emergency responders, and applicable local agencies to ensure emergency plans, notification systems, drills/exercises, equipment, and response capabilities remain appropriate for facility hazards.  - Regulatory Applicability / RMP Submittals: Evaluate facilities and process changes for applicability under OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and other applicable total process safety requirements. Coordinate preparation, certification, updates, and submission of required Risk Management Plans and associated regulatory documentation.  - Policy Administration and Communication: This position shall initiate and lead monthly PSM committee meetings involving affected managers and team members including but not limited to the Plant Manager, refrigeration manager, maintenance manager, safety managers, refrigeration team members, and appropriate production management personnel. This position will also act as company liaison in dealing with federal agencies, such as EPA and OSHA, as they pertain to the PSM/RMP program.  Coordinates presentation of Company’s position to this agency with assistance of Health & Safety Manager and legal counsel. collect, maintain, and organize all information related to the 14 elements of the Stratas PSM and RMP Programs. Additionally, this position should support refrigeration management with budgeting related to PSM covered processes and support refrigeration management in the development and implementation of training related to PSM covered processes. Lead or support, as appropriate, investigations of total process safety incidents and near misses involving applicable processes. Facilitate or support root cause analyses, identify systemic and programmatic causes, develop corrective actions, communicate lessons learned across facilities, and evaluate trends to prevent recurrence. - Site EHS Functional Leadership and Coaching: Provide functional total process safety leadership, coaching, technical guidance, and ongoing support to facility EHS personnel. Conduct periodic individual check-ins to review total process safety performance, priorities, concerns, program implementation, corrective actions, and development needs. - Auditing, Assurance and Corrective Action Management: Work with site and refrigeration contractors to complete required compliance audits for ammonia refrigeration systems. Develop and execute total process safety audits, assessments, and field verification activities; manage findings and recommendations; assess systemic issues; monitor corrective actions; verify closure; and escalate significant risks. - Training and Development: This position will be responsible for developing and delivering required PSM/RMP training covering applicable regulatory requirements, Stratas Foods standards, process hazards, hazard recognition, inspections, gap resolution, and total process safety management systems. The position will build process safety knowledge and competency among facility EHS personnel and other applicable employees. - Contractor Management: Establish and oversee PSM/RMP contractor safety requirements for contractors performing work on or near a covered process. Partner with facility personnel to ensure contractor qualification, hazard communication, training verification, safe work practices, performance evaluation, and required PSM documentation are completed and maintained. - Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.   Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or closely related discipline. Related Experience: 5+ years of relevant post education experience in developing and auditing OSHA PSM and RMP programs in industrial settings. Knowledge of chemical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. Experience with multi-plant responsibilities is a plus. Equipment/Software Skills: Must be current with spreadsheets, word processing, databases (Excel, Outlook, Word) Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Proficiency with PHA Pro or similar PHA software; Proficiency in using EPA’s RMP*Comp software and RMP* Esubmit reporting; 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred; Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired. Competencies - Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. - Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. - Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress. - Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responsive. - Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, proposal writing, and leading PHA teams. - Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Physical: Typical activities may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing, using a computer, and occasional movement within the workplace. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds. Sensory: Requires clear verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and others. Active listening and attention to detail are essential. Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Requires strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion. Full Time Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance