ASSISTANT PSM COORDINATOR - AKUTAN

Summary:

The PSM Assistant Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the implementation and coordination of the elements of PSM, RMP and CAA 608 programs, regulatory compliance, and the integrity of the industrial refrigerant systems, including ammonia and other cooling process systems at one of our various shore plants in Alaska.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain a working knowledge of PSM (14 elements), RMP, CAA 608 and applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Assists in maintaining the above regulations, requirements, and programs.
• Documents routine meetings with designated refrigeration personnel and PSM Coordinator.
• Documents and follows up on action items from audits and inspections of plant performance and activities.
• Assists with and participates in PSM and RMP program activities at a local and asset level which include management of change, pre-startup safety review, and process hazard analysis activities.
• Learns to navigate and maintain local SharePoint site, reviewing then uploading completed PSM Documents.
• Promotes a process safety culture and drives improvements in the PSM/RMP programs.
• Assists in maintaining the facility's RMP plan including the offsite consequence analysis as needed.
• Assists on corporate PSM/RMP compliance audits as needed.
• Provides support to PSM Coordinator during OSHA and EPA audits of the PSM and RMP programs, and other regulatory audits of refrigeration systems.
• Follows through with prioritized site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies, site specific procedures and audit findings. Assist plant staff in prioritization of action items to address gaps.
• Learns to conduct training in both small and large group settings.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Acquires knowledge of Trident's Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical/mechanical field.
• HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tech School/Program preferred
• Eagerness to learn and capable of taking PSM courses to advance.

• Food Processing background (Maintenance or Production) preferred.

Preferred Training and Skills: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. The ability to be familiar with the use of design software, as well as word processing and spreadsheets is expected.

Special Training/Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to supervisor and other employees of the organization.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Mental Activities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to understand English, and utilize teamwork skills. The employee is frequently required to speak English, and use decision making skills. The employee is occasionally required to use interpersonal, customer service, mentoring, problem analysis, training and supervision skills. The employee will be occasionally required to read and write English, perform basic math, use exercise independent judgment, and use discretion.

Trident Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age and genetic information.

Trident Seafoods has adopted a zero-tolerance and drug-free workplace policy. Pre-employment drug examinations are required for all employees.

Any employment offer from Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, without any need for immigration sponsorship by the company.