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Process Safety Manager

Pilgrim's
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Description

Process Safety Manager

Responsible for working with all to promote Safe Processes, Projects, Products and People through use of OSHA safe work practices. Maintaining Safety as a condition.

  • This position will be located at Marshville, NC, Athens, GA, Live Oak or Waco, TX!

The Process Safety Manager is responsible for performing the following duties within his/her area of responsibility:

Working with all sites to promote Safe Processes, Projects, Products and People through use of OSHA safe work practices.Maintaining Safety as a condition.

  • Conducting PSM / RMP Compliance Audits, write reportsand following recommendations for each facility within region at least every three years.
  • Leading and documenting a Process Hazards Analysis, writing reports and following recommendations for each Ammonia refrigeration,or chlorine gas injection system within region at least every 5 years.
  • Leading the PSM teams at each site within region to follow up and help resolve all PSM / RMP recommendations and other related issues.
  • Participating at sites within region that are undergoing OSHA PSM, DHSor EPA RMP audits.
  • Participating / Leading all Incident Investigationsusing Root Cause Analysis forreported Ammonia,orChlorine leaks for all sites within region.
  • Helping sites within region continually improve their PSM / RMP programs.
  • Keeping up on all new refrigeration codes and standards.
  • Working with sites to maintain the APSM compliance implementation schedule.
  • Training PSM coordinators and technicians incompliance tools and standard operating procedures.
  • Participating as knowledgeable engineer for Process Hazards Analyses and other auditsfor other sites outside of region.
  • Tracking and updating all Process Safety Information any time there is a change to the systems.
  • Helping sites with ammonia refrigeration projectsthrough the scope development and Management of Change processesas required.
  • Frequent travel to sites within the region and periodic travel to sites outside the region.
  • Other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience in Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.
  • Use of Auto CAD a plus.
  • English/Spanish bi-linguala plus.
  • Basic knowledge of the operations of Ammonia Refrigeration / Thermodynamic systems.
  • Ability to complete engineering calculations for ammoniainventory, relief valve design,load and energy balances, ventilation requirements and releases.
  • Experience with six sigma, total predictive maintenance (TPM),Operational Excellence (OE)or other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience using APSM or similar PSM compliance software.
  • Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrument and Block Flow diagrams.
  • PHA Leader training and experience a plus.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals professionally.
  • Ability to present information and to communicate issues to upper management.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Detailed oriented and self-motivated.
  • Proven project management and change management skills.
  • Ability to apply and interpret regulatory standards and consensus standards to situations not specifically addressed by the standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to respond to crises in an effective and timely manner.

Educational Requirements

Bachelors/Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base Salary range of $92,917 - $112,894.20 /- based on experience
  • Incentive Pay:This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
  • Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

Salary : $92,917 - $112,894

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