What You''ll Do
You will lead the development and implementation of a corporate-wide Process Safety strategy and ensure compliance with federal Process Safety Management and Risk Management regulations. You will organize and conduct audits, hazard analyses, and emergency response planning, while supporting facilities in incident investigations and corrective actions. Occasional travel may be required for business needs.
This is a remote position with approximately 40% travel. Candidates must reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX metropolitan area to effectively support business needs and travel requirements.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate Process Safety strategy and ensure regulatory compliance across all facilities.
- Organize and lead Process Hazard Analyses and Compliance Audits to identify and mitigate risks.
- Provide support and training to site personnel on maintaining Process Safety programs and emergency response plans.
- Serve as the primary resource for process safety regulations and standards, supporting facilities during audits and inspections.
- Oversee the Management of Change process and coordinate capital expenditure requirements related to audit findings.
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of corrective and preventive actions.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and communication of best practices and lessons learned between facilities.
- Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.
What Experience and Education You Need
- Bachelor''s degree in environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, science, or equivalent.
- Minimum 7 years direct Process Safety Management experience in multi-site environments.
- Minimum 12 years of process operations or process safety experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
- Minimum 5 years of technical expertise in refrigeration systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in Process Safety Management through implementation of OSHA 29 CFR 1912.129 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68 programs, including documented experience in safety program leadership and proficiency in data analysis and root cause analysis using specific software tools.
What Could Set You Apart
- Experience with development and management of regulatory compliance and safety systems across multiple locations.
- Documented ability to organize and deploy safety programs company-wide.
- Project management skills for maintaining project timelines and deliverables.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills evidenced by reports and presentations.
- Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of the organization.
- Documented decision-making experience in safety management.
- Quality Assurance experience.
- Track record of self-initiated projects and improvements.
Physical Requirements
- Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
- Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
- Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others, verbally and/or in writing.
- May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
- May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
- May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.
Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.
For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we're a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world - and we're looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people's growth and well-being. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.