Safety Engineer

Pay Rate: $82,500-$110,000. Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine placement in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional financial awards. Eligible to participate in IP’s short-term incentive plan.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing health and safety (H&S) technical/regulatory support and program development for a pulp and paper mill in the U.S. International Paper’s Vicksburg Mill employs up to 400 team members, not including contractors. The role supports maintaining safety management systems to eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses and ensure compliance with U.S. H&S regulations. Reports directly to the mill H&S Manager and interacts with department H&S coordinators, occupational health services, and fire/emergency responders. The EHS organization is led by the mill EHS manager, a member of the mill’s Lead Team, who reports directly to the mill manager.

Physical Location: 3737 Hwy 3 Redwood, MS 39156

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the mill safety program by coordinating activities of the safety team, conducting safe work observations, evaluating the effectiveness of site programs, coordinating incident investigations, leading hazard/risk assessments, and applying the hierarchy of controls to reduce exposure to safety hazards.
• Assist with the management of the mill industrial hygiene program by performing qualitative exposure assessments, developing exposure monitoring strategies, conducting comprehensive exposure monitoring, and assisting with the development of exposure control recommendations.
• Conduct health and safety training for mill team members and management. Assist with scheduling, reviewing, preparing, documenting, and tracking team member health and safety training sessions.
• Assist with the implementation and management of company health and safety standards and program elements (e.g., hazard communication, powered industrial trucks, confined spaces, personal protective equipment selection, and moving equipment).
• Assist in developing, gathering, and maintaining health and safety data for routine reports, metrics, and regulatory documents.
• Conduct and provide support for mill safety audits (internal and external).
• Act, in conjunction with the H&S Manager, as a company representative for external regulatory inspections, visits, and communications.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, including accompanying team members to the hospital/doctor as needed.
• Manage the mill’s internal safety incident tracking system, including entering safety incident reports, assigning corrective actions, and ensuring action items are completed.
• Support and participate in EHS Department requirements and activities, including weekend duty.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in safety science (or related fields) or industrial safety knowledge/experience is preferred.
• Minimum three years of safety experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment is required.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA Safety regulations (general industry and/or construction) is required.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and 401(k).
• Company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement).
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.

About Us

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable customers, teammates, and shareowners to thrive. A leader in corrugated packaging, we partner with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains, and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

We promote employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. Our team members around the world bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—our strengths. We are committed to a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have opportunities to do their best work every day.

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company. IP has been a steward of sustainable practices across communities for over 125 years. Join our team and see why team members say they’re Proud to be IP.