PSM Coordinator

PSM Coordinator Job Location: McEwen, TN - United States (On Site) Employment Type: Salary/Exempt: Commensurate with experience Position reports to the Director of EHS.

Position Overview:

The PSM Coordinator is the central organizer and record keeper for the site's Process Safety Management (PSM) program under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of all 14 elements of PSM and a background in EHS or engineering, coupled with strong organization and attention to detail. You will work across the facility with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to coordinate PSM activities and make sure the documentation behind every element is complete, current, and audit-ready. Ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable owning a large document and records system, and able to build working relationships and follow up with people across departments to get things closed out.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a PSM Coordinator, you will keep the site's process safety program organized, on schedule, and compliant. You must be comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and with every department to gather information, track action items to closure, and maintain the records that demonstrate our PSM program is working as intended.

Key Responsibilities:

• PSM Program Coordination: Coordinate the day-to-day administration of all 14 elements of the site's PSM program in support of the Safety Engineer and Director of EHS.
• Maintain a master PSM calendar for PHA revalidations , compliance, refresher training, and mechanical integrity inspections and tests.
• Records & Data Management: Own the PSM document and records system, ensuring records are complete, current, controlled, and retrievable for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain Process Safety Information (PSI), including hazard information for energetic materials and chemicals, process technology information, and equipment information.
• Maintain records for PHAs, operating procedures, training, contractor qualifications, PSSRs, mechanical integrity, hot work permits, MOCs, incident investigations, emergency planning, and compliance audits.
• Management of Change & PSSR: Coordinate the MOC and Pre-Startup Safety Review processes, routing changes for review and approval and verifying that PSI, procedures, and training are updated before startup.
• Process Hazard Analysis: Schedule and support PHA sessions (HAZOP, What-If, Checklist), serve as scribe or facilitator, and track recommendations to documented resolution.
• Action Item Tracking: Track corrective actions from PHAs, incident investigations, audits, and MOCs through closure, and report status and overdue items to management.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work across Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Training to collect information, confirm completion of PSM tasks, and keep departments aligned.
• Training & Employee Participation: Coordinate PSM training and track completion; support the employee participation program and ensure employees have access to PSI and PHA information.
• Audits & Inspections: Support PSM compliance audits and regulatory inspections (OSHA, ATF, DHS, DoD) by preparing records and tracking findings to closure.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and improve the procedures, forms, and electronic tools used to manage PSM information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in EHS, process safety, or engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Specialized Expertise: Working knowledge of the 14 elements of PSM is required; experience in energetics, explosives, or high-hazard chemical processing is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Organization & Records: Proven ability to manage large volumes of documents and data accurately, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with PSM software, document control, or database systems; strong Excel skills.
• Experience facilitating or scribing Process Hazard Analyses.
• Safety or process safety credentials such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or CCPS Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC).
• Experience with DHS Compliance and Site Security.

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