Manager – Compliance and Mechanical Safety

Job Title: Manager – Compliance & Mechanical Safety

Job Summary:

The Manager – Compliance & Mechanical Safety is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and mechanical safety standards across plant operations, utilities, and process equipment. This role ensures the integrity and safe operation of pressure systems, rotating equipment, piping, and mechanical infrastructure while maintaining full adherence to federal, state, and internal compliance standards. The manager collaborates with engineering, maintenance, EHS, and operations to lead mechanical safety programs and support continuous improvement in equipment reliability and regulatory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, EPA, and applicable mechanical safety codes.

• Lead plant compliance with PSM (Process Safety Management) for applicable mechanical and utility systems.

• Maintain documentation for mechanical inspections, audits, permits, and certifications (e.g., pressure vessels, relief devices, boilers).

• Serve as site SME (subject matter expert) for mechanical compliance during inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.

Mechanical Integrity & Safety Systems

• Develop and manage the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program for critical equipment such as boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, valves, piping, and HVAC.

• Lead risk assessments, MOC (Management of Change), and incident investigations related to mechanical systems.

• Implement lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and machine guarding programs in collaboration with EHS.

• Monitor failure trends and initiate corrective/preventive actions to reduce mechanical hazards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, production, and QA to ensure mechanical systems support safety and compliance goals.

• Train personnel on mechanical safety protocols, SOPs, and regulatory changes.

• Support capital project reviews to ensure new installations meet compliance standards.

• Coordinate third-party inspections, certifications, and mechanical audits.

Key Focus Areas:

• Mechanical integrity (MI) program development and execution

• Compliance with OSHA 1910, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and PSM standards

• Hazard identification, risk reduction, and failure analysis

• Preventive and predictive safety measures for critical mechanical equipment

• Regulatory documentation, permitting, and audit readiness

• Cross-functional training and alignment with maintenance and operations

• Mechanical safety in utilities (steam, ammonia, refrigeration, compressed air) and process areas

• Management of Change (MOC) and root cause investigations

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field required

• Certification in safety management or compliance (e.g., CSP, CIH, CMSE) preferred

Experience:

• 7–10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, compliance, or safety management within an industrial or manufacturing setting

• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical processing industries preferred

• Deep familiarity with regulatory frameworks (OSHA, ASME, NFPA, EPA, PSM/RMP)

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of pressure systems, rotating equipment, piping codes, and mechanical failure modes

• Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical drawings, and compliance regulations

• Skilled in safety systems audits, root cause analysis, and mechanical hazard identification

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and training capabilities

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Collaborative leadership style with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset