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Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Manufacturing, Operations and Production

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

Summary:

Responsible for oversite of 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 for all shore plants in Alaska. The Senior PSM Coordinator reports to the Division Manager of Refrigeration Engineering.

Responsible for the PSM Coordinators and PSM Assistant Coordinators at the assigned plants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements PSM programs and ensures that regulatory requirements are met as a minimum as directed by the Division Manager of Refrigeration Engineering.
• Supports PSM Plan Managers directives in Regions/Plants they are assigned.
• Attends and participates in regular meetings with PSM stake holders.
• Implements corporate programs and systems that drive consistency while ensuring that procedures and practices are aligned with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of PSM (14 elements), RMP, CAA 608 and applicable state and federal rules and regulations. Keep current on changes to laws and regulations that apply to industrial refrigeration. Provide technical and high level PSM related training as required.
• Implements and maintains the above regulations, requirements, and programs.
• Conducts audits and inspections of plant performance and activities.
• Ensures proper and timely completion of corrective actions as a result of audits and inspections.
• Coordinates with Plan Managers 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. The PSM Coordinator also coordinates and participates in field MOC and PSSR meetings when needed.
• Promotes a process safety culture and drives improvements in the PSM/RMP programs.
• Assists on corporate PSM/RMP audits as needed.
• Provides support during OSHA and EPA audits of the PSM and RMP programs, and other regulatory audits of refrigeration systems.
• Provides direction to Corporate Risk Management, Engineering, Maintenance and contractors for refrigeration and related to projects / modifications.
• Defines and prioritizes site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies, site specific procedures and audit findings.
• Assists plant staff in prioritization of action items to address gaps.
• Manages shortages of PSM personnel and cover effected regions as necessary.
• Maintains 5‑yr. MI and NDE Schedules for all Alaska Base facilities. Works with PSM Plan Managers for execution of audits and follow up items.

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.
• This position may be assigned collateral duties as a PSM Coordinator position at a local facility.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience leading and coordinating PSM and RMP activities
• Associate Degree (A.A.) or equivalent, in a technical topic

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food Processing background (Maintenance or Production) preferred.
• Knowledgeable of the PSM Standard and RMP rule and be able to lead associated activities at the facility and asset level.
• Formal training in facilitating HAZWOP and What-if/Checklist PHAs preferred; or be willing to complete such training.
• Formal training in MI Inspections preferred; or be willing to complete such training.

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.

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.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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