PSM Lead

Location: Covington, TN

Starting Pay: $44.00 Per Hour – Paid Bi-Weekly

Shift: 1st shift, M-F

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Find your purpose at Unilever Ice Cream. Lead innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, becoming your best self.

Are you searching for an passionate about refrigeration and maintenance? Then this role is tailored for you.

The PSM Refrigeration Lead is responsible for ensuring the PSM program is compliant with all Unilever, OSHA, and EPA standards. This position works independently and is the liaison between Safety, Maintenance, and the Refrigeration departments. This position will update and maintain all aspects of the elements of the PSM program and provide oversite of compliance to the PSM processes. This position will maintain appropriate records and files and participate in audits related to PSM/RMP. On occasion the position may need to operate and maintain facility equipment including boilers, and the refrigeration systems (anhydrous ammonia). Direct and track contractor activities and provides technical PSM support throughout the facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach/train refrigeration technicians in ammonia refrigeration process, equipment, regulations, hazards, and PSM compliance.
• Technical SME for PSM, RMP, Mechanical Integrity, PHAs, MOCs, LOPA’s, Risk Assessments, Projects, and related audits.
• Organize and maintain the PSM “library”, including Process Safety Information and OEM equipment information, ensuring PSM program is always audit ready.
• Monitor and assist in training on operating procedures including the annual review/certification and initial/refresher training. Including maintaining the operating procedure training matrix.
• Define and prioritize site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies, site specific procedures and audit findings.
• Ensure monthly PSM team meetings are held and documented with meeting minutes and attendance.
• Develop and review PMs for all refrigeration equipment. Ensue they meet REGAGEP and OEM recommendations. Including monitoring timely completion of PMs.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical integrity elements, including labeling. Ensure this is included in the overall refrigeration maintenance program.
• Contacting vendors and manufacturers as needed for support in resolving issues.
• Participate / Lead investigation team for near misses and incident investigations
• Maintain Ammonia PRV Tracker and Change Out Management Program.
• Ability to work with people at all levels; strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills. Models’ composure and decision -making in stressful situations.
• Maintain TA 3 Backup Certification for Ammonia
• Maintain TA 3 Certification for Boilers
• Working as a team with Supervisors, Maintenance, and Operations to plan, procure and document changes that occur in the refrigeration system through the MOC (Management of Change) process.
• Support and provide oversite for Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Track closures of PSM, PHA, MOC, MI, Audit Findings and other PSM action items.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements with regards to refrigeration and utilities.
• Recommend projects annually to be carried out to keep the system ahead of regulation changes, improvements or to keep the system in basic condition.
• Other activities as assigned.

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union) 

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities * 

Additional Perks for the “Covington ” location 

• Onsite Company store for product purchases 

• Company dinners and care packages periodically 
• Benefits are effective the first day of hire (if elected) 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have 5+ years industrial plant maintenance experience on a large-scale Anhydrous Ammonia system.
• Experience working in CMMS systems preferred.
• Possess certifications in ammonia disciplines (i.e., NH3 Operator 1, NH3 Operator 2, PSM)
• Experience in Process Safety Management programs / protocols and familiarity with the 14 elements of PSM.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, blueprints, and schematics.
• Thorough understanding of the requirements of the PSM / RMP / MI programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of Frick compressors and Frick control systems.
• Complete both written and physical qualifications of the HAZMAT program.
• Ability to pass an annual physical and respiratory test to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and a Level A Hazmat Suit.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with teams comprised of all personnel levels.
• Organizational Skills including a keen attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines.
• Experience in MS Office Suite: Word, excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts, day or night shift, or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required.
• Required to work holidays and plant shutdowns as needed

Variable mix of office environment, refrigeration / utility areas (including the roof) and production floors. Temperatures can range from Normal to Cold to Hot. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery and ammonia. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. Must wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.There will also be exposure to chemicals and gasses such as ammonia.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity, and any other legally protected characteristic. 

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the US. If you are based outside of the US and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the US Market.  

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter.  If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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