Process Safety Management Coordinator

About the role

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

A Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator implements and manages safety programs to prevent accidents in industrial facilities by ensuring compliance with regulations like OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.119. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledge of process safety principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Program management and compliance
  • Develop, implement, and maintain all 14 elements of the OSHA PSM standard.
  • Coordinate Risk Management Plan (RMP) activities in compliance with EPA regulations.
  • Ensure that internal policies, procedures, and documentation meet all regulatory and corporate standards.
  • Manage the process safety information (PSI) database, ensuring records are accurate and accessible.
  • Serve as the main point of contact during regulatory audits by agencies like OSHA and the EPA.
• Risk assessment and analysis
  • Coordinate and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including scheduling and leading revalidations.
  • Administer the Management of Change (MOC) program, ensuring proper evaluation and documentation for all modifications to processes, equipment, or procedures.
  • Ensure that Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) are conducted for new or modified equipment.
  • Help facilitate or conduct other risk analyses, such as Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
• Incident investigation and reporting
  • Participate in or lead incident investigations and root cause analyses for process-related incidents.
  • Ensure all findings are documented and that corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Track and report on site key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process safety.
• Training and awareness
  • Coordinate and deliver PSM training for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate records of all PSM-related training.
  • Promote a positive process safety culture throughout the facility.
• Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations by evaluating process safety information and coordinating risk management plan (RMP) activities.
• Documentation
  • Maintain accurate records of safety-related data, including inspections, incident reports, and training documentation.
• Collaboration
  • Work with plant personnel, management, and other stakeholders to improve safety culture and drive resolutions.
• Budgets
  • Work with Regional Manager and engineering to develop a budget for PSM activities, tracking throughout the year to stay on target.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), chemistry, or a related field is required, or equivalent 5 years working in a PSM plant.
• Experience in chemical industry or process safety management is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PSM principles, OSHA regulations, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical data, conduct safety audits, and manage safety programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team and influence without authority.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating PSM and RMP activities in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR 68 regulations.
• Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), may be preferred.

Schedule

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Skills

• Accounting for people
• Agility core practices
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Control of Work
• Cost-conscious decision-making
• Crisis and emergency response management
• Data Analysis
• Driving and transport safety
• Fire incident response
• Hazard communication
• Hazard Identification
• Hazmat incident response
• HSE data knowledge
• HSSE auditing and self-verification
• Human Performance
• Incident investigation and learning
• Influencing
• Large scale evacuation
• OMS and bp requirements
• Personal Safety
• Process safety culture
• Process Safety Management
• Project and construction safety