Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator

Aethon Energy Operating LLC’s ( Aethon ) Process Safety Management (PSM) Coordinator is a field-based position responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Aethon’s PSM Program across multiple gas treating facilities in North Louisiana and East Texas.

DUTIES & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Implement PSM programs and ensure that regulatory requirements are met
• Provide direction to operators and assist the plants in developing, implementing, and sustaining plant specific policies, procedures, programs, and training to achieve and maintain compliance with applicable PSM requirements
• Implement corporate programs and systems at the Plant level that drive consistency while ensuring that procedures and practices are aligned with PSM requirements
• Maintain a working knowledge of PSM (14 elements) and applicable state and federal rules and regulations
• Provide technical and high level PSM related training as required
• Implement and maintain the above regulations, requirements, and programs
• Conduct audits and inspections of plant performance and activities
• Educate personnel on program aspects to include : 14 elements of PSM, emergency response, inspections and how to address gaps
• Coordinate and participate in PSM program activities at a local and asset level which include management of change, pre-startup safety review, and process hazard analysis activities
• Coordinate and participate in field MOC and PSSR meetings when needed
• Monitor and assist in training on operating procedures including the annual review / certification and initial / refresher training
• Assist in creating and updating operating procedures when needed as well as maintaining the operating procedure training matrix
• Conduct PSM and training to facility, asset, regional employees and contractors
• Oversee, coordinate and participate in employee participation activities in accordance with PSM programs
• Promote a process safety culture and drives improvements in the PSM programs
• Oversee and coordinate development and updates to a facility’s process safety information with the facility engineers as required by PSM regulations
• Provide support during OSHA audits of the PSM program
• Define and prioritize site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, corporate policies, site specific procedures and audit findings
• Assist plant staff in prioritization of action items to address gaps
• Provide technical direction related to required mechanical integrity elements to be included in overall maintenance actions at the plant

Requirements

Education & Work Experience :

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process safety, pipeline safety, occupational safety and / or plant operations or equivalent

Technical Skills & Knowledge :

• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the safety & environmental regulatory arena
• Knowledge of OSHA safety and process safety management regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of Texas and Louisiana regulations and procedures
• Working knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, Internet, and web-based applications

Personal & Soft Skills :

• Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies in hazardous environments on an on-call duty basis
• Ability and willingness to take on assigned projects through completion and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities with a focus on detail
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to conduct training in both small and large group settings
• Ability to work in a fast-pace, collaborative environment
• Process-oriented and self-motivated
• Must be professional and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with internal and external parties on a regular basis
• Willingness to travel

Physical & Other Requirements :

• Must be fully authorized to work in the United States and have a valid driver’s license with no restriction that would prohibit driving a company vehicle
• Successful candidate will be able to meet company standard background check specific to individual role prior to employment and will be subject to Company Drug & Alcohol Program
• Position requires a work balance between outdoor field work and working indoors in an office environment to complete task.

Benefits

• Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered.
• 401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary
• Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company provided :
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Six (6) weeks or 240 hours of Paid Time Off annually
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Casual dress code
• Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.

Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Aethon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.