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PSM & Utilities Supervisor

Suffield, CT

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

The PSM & Utilities Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant’s utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, wastewater treatment, and other related equipment. The role encompasses compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standards and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. This position serves as a key leader in the plant’s environmental stewardship, maintenance strategy, and resource conservation initiatives.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

  • Supervise and mentor utility maintenance teams to ensure effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical utility systems.
  • Oversee training programs to ensure staff competency in utility operations, safety protocols, and compliance procedures.
  • Lead efforts to develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for utility systems.

 Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance

  • Manage the Suffield Ammonia PSM Program, ensuring compliance with OSHA’s PSM and EPA’s RMP regulations.
  • Coordinate key compliance activities, including PSM audits, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), incident investigations, and Mechanical Integrity (MI) inspections.
  • Implement and manage Management of Change (MOC) processes for utility systems and ensure proper documentation and follow-up actions.
  • Conduct regular audits, maintain all PSM-related documentation, and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.

 Utility Systems Oversight

  • Direct the daily operation and preventive maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, water towers, chillers, wastewater systems, and other plant utilities.
  • Ensure equipment reliability through monitoring, diagnostics, and maintenance schedules, including Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Critical Maintenance (CM).
  • Respond promptly to utility system issues to minimize disruptions to plant operations.

Sustainability & Resource Conservation

  • Collaborate with local & Corporate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Plant Management teams to develop and implement sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate goals.
  • Lead resource conservation (RC) projects to optimize water, energy, and utility usage and improve overall environmental performance.
  • Integrate conservation measures into capital projects and ensure stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to ammonia refrigeration, wastewater treatment, boilers, and other utility systems.
  • Prepare and present utility system performance reports, safety metrics, and improvement plans to Corporate and Plant Management.
  • Oversee emergency action plans and participate in emergency response training, including serving as a member of the HazMat team.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and implement opportunities for safety, efficiency, and process improvements within the utility systems.
  • Stay current on industry standards and best practices, incorporating innovative solutions into plant operations.

Other Duties

  • Manage contractors for utility-related projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and safety requirements.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support plant operations and strategic goals.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

  • Associate degree in engineering, maintenance, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in PSM and ammonia refrigeration systems; relevant extra experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification or similar training preferred.
  • Technical knowledge of refrigeration systems, boilers, wastewater systems, and electrical/control systems required.
  • Proficiency in OSHA’s PSM and EPA’s RMP regulations, hazard analysis methods (e.g., HAZOP), and emergency planning.
  • Experience in vendor and contractor management for utility system design, installation, and repairs.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar tools for updating P&IDs and managing changes.

Other Information/Physical Requirements (if needed) 

  • Standing: Long periods of time. (4 - 6 hours)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.
  • Exposure to varying temperatures ranging from -40°F to 125°F and working in wet or outdoor conditions as needed.
  • Availability for off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays to address critical issues or emergencies.

 Work Environment:

  • Manufacturing environment with moving parts
  • High noise levels
  • Outdoor temperature ranges from 95° and higher to -5° and lower
  • Indoor temperature ranges from 80° and higher to -30° and lower 
  • Wet, damp, and icy conditions
  • Chemical hazards including cleaning and refrigeration chemicals

Safety Responsibilities:

  • Work in a safe and responsible manner at all times, following all safety policies, procedures, and rules
  • Report unsafe observations or conditions to a supervisor or manager
  • Immediately report an injury or accident to a supervisor or manager
  • Meet all company requirements for training, including Log Out/Tag Out, confined space, electrical safety, Hazmat Technician, hot work, ladder, fall protection, fire safety, etc

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • Report food safety problems to a supervisor or manager
  • Support Safe Quality Food (SQF) initiatives by maintaining work areas in a sanitary condition and addressing food safety concerns

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$80,800 - $101,700 USD

 

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