Project Manager- Process Safety Management
Department: HCG Associates
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Description
HCG Associates specializes in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMPrograms) of anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems including 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 the Wisconsin region . In this role, the PM will work closely with other PMs and partner on PSM and ammonia compliance related projects. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with experts on challenging safety and risk projects for a myriad of industries and clients.
The Project Manager is responsible for assisting clients in managing their regulatory programs and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal occupational and environmental safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities

• Understanding of the ammonia refrigeration process
• Develop and assist in implementation of PSM/RMPrograms 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
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• 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

Benefits

• Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurances
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (shared cost deductible)
  • Accidental, Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Employer matched 401(k) saving plan
• Weekly paycheck
• Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
• Paid time off (vacation sick time)
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program