Project Manager- Process Safety Management (New England Region)

Project Manager- Process Safety Management (New England Region)

HCG Associates specializes in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management consulting. HCG supports our clients in the areas of anhydrous ammonia refrigeration, including process safety, mechanical integrity, engineering, and all EHS regulatory matters. With offices in Taunton, Massachusetts, Newport News, Virginia, Houston, Texas, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we are seeking a motivated Project Manager (PM) to join our growing team. In this role, the PM will work closely with clients and partner on PSM and ammonia compliance related projects. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with experts on challenging safety and risk management projects for a myriad of industries and clients.

HCG Associates PMs are responsible for assisting clients in managing their regulatory programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal occupational and environmental safety regulations. This position will be required to travel throughout the New England region approximately 50%.

Key Responsibilities

Understanding of the ammonia refrigeration process

Develop and assist in implementation of PSM / RM Programs to include development of operating procedures, offsite consequence analyses, and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMPlan) submittals

Document client visits, tracking progress of program implementation, recommendation status, compliance dates, and other pertinent communications of client interactions

Assist clients in the tracking of compliance project recommendations through to resolution of process hazard analyses (PHAs), compliance audits, mechanical integrity inspections, and IIAR 9 gap analyses

Ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state regulations as well as recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) as they pertain to IIAR standards and other industry best practices

Process safety leadership experience at the facility level

Facilitate / Lead specific compliance projects such as PHAs, compliance audits, IIAR 9 gap analyses

Experience training in PSM and PSM related areas such as ammonia awareness, emergency action plans, operator training, etc.

Assist client in tracking of compliance due dates to ensure on-time completion of mechanical integrity inspections and tests, operating procedure certifications, compliance audits, PHAs, offsite consequence analyses, RMPlan submittals, etc.

Assist in development of managements of change (MoCs), to include conducting pre-startup safety reviews, focused PHAs, update RMPlans, update written program elements, development / review of standard operating procedures, etc.

Assist clients during federal and state EPA and OSHA (as well as local agency) regulatory interactions

Experience / Understanding in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering (Safety Engineering Preferred), Occupational Health and Safety, or related disciplines

Certification as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP), International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) / Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) Certification, and / or similar registration

Five years ammonia safety compliance understanding related to OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and the EPA's RMProgram Rule under Section 112(r) of the 1990 Clean Air Act

Ammonia system operator

Highly motivated with ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments and meeting strict deadlines

Ability to work remotely and independently

Proactive, independent, technically competent, assertive, well-spoken, and proven ability to successfully perform in high-pressure environment

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Customer oriented strategic thinking

Ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment :

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (shared cost deductible)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life

Accident Hospital Indemnity

Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)

Weekly paycheck

Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)

Paid time off (vacation + sick time)

Learning & Development programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

EOE Disability / Veterans

About HCG Associates

Our mission is to understand, educate, and build strong relationships with our clients through the delivery of customized solutions that adapt to your ever changing needs. This allows our partners to alleviate the burdensome aspects of compliance, and focus on their core business and mission. Ultimately, HCG Associates will provide both stability and professionalism to your EHS program.