Safety Engineer

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous safety improvement through regular engagement and coaching of employees and contractors at all levels
• Monitor contractor activities to assure compliance with regulatory requirements and International Paper Safety Standards
• Improve employee safety behavior through teaching, leading, one-to-one contacts, and group settings
• Recognize existing and potential safety hazards and then create, articulate, and implement strategies to avoid or minimize the hazards
• Promote and participate in the planning and implementation of communication strategies that deliver accurate, consistent, and timely information on business safety issues and employee concerns
• Ensure incidents, injuries, or occupational illnesses are investigated to determine root causes and preventive measures and that corrective actions are implemented
• Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with International Paper policies, local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Develop, coordinate, and provide training for employees on various health and safety topics, including new employees, refresher training, new program implementation; including hands-on proficiency evaluations
• Interview employees to obtain information about work environments, incidents, and feedback for workplace improvements
• Review plans and specifications for installation of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met
• Participate in approval program to bring new chemicals and materials on-site, including analysis of SDS for determining safe handling and PPE requirements
• Recommend process safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical and physical work hazards
• Plan and coordinate industrial hygiene program elements with contract IH services including direct testing of air quality, noise, or temperature levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations
• Conduct frequent Safety Inspections and Audits and lead the Mill's safety audit process to ensure continuous improvement of safety practices and follow up to see if corrective action is taken
• Spend a substantial amount of time (>50%) in the field as a visible safety presence and resource
• Support HSE Department requirements and activities, including weekend duty
• Serve as the Mill's Field Verification of Critical Controls (FVCC) champion, ensuring effective implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of critical safety controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, preferred
• 2-3 years experience in safety, preferred
• Paper mill and/or related business experience, preferred
• Strong Technical understanding of Federal and State Safety and Health regulations
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and with the Corporate EHS&S groups, preferred

About the role

Valliant is a 5,000 ton per day containerboard mill with 3 paper machines, 3 continuous digesters, 3 secondary fiber plants, and a utilities/chemical recovery complex. It currently operates with 340 mill employees and 150 contract maintenance employees in a results-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities
• The Impact You Will Make
• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company!
• The Culture You Will Experience
• We promote employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces.
• We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.
• The Company You Will Join
• International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world.
• We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value.
• Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
• International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.