Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

Description:

Position Title:

Safety Engineer

Pay Rate :

$81,700 – $108,900

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, VA 23851

757-569-4321

The Job You Will Perform:

The Safety Engineer at International Paper’s Franklin Mill will provide leadership and support for the Safety and Occupational Health programs at the mill. This position reports to the Safety Manger to develop, implement, support and administer site safety programs to ensure the mill complies with all applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws and regulations to achieve an injury free workplace. Pay level will vary depending upon experience and qualifications.

Safety Program Support: (Assignments will be a combination of safety, health and industrial hygiene programs)

Manage mill security team

Participate on mill Emergency Response team and help lead annual training

Lead the incident investigation process for all safety related incidents – assist with development of corrective actions plans resulting from incidents and manage action plans to completion

Coordinate IH exposure assessments

Conduct safety and health training programs

Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, & tools to ensure compliance with government regulations and IP policies in a way that leads to a safe and injury-free work environment

Develop safe standards works practices with line personnel and monitors conformance through safety and housekeeping inspections and audits

Coordinate health and safety audit programs including corrective action plan implementation and tracking – both internal and external

Recommend changes to reduce safety hazards and health risks

Provide tools, information and guidance to the department hourly Safety Coordinators so that their efforts are cohesive, uniform, and coordinated, including annual safety training

Develop an annual safety calendar (training schedule, milestones, significant activities, etc.)

Foster the mill culture change toward a vision of an accident-free workplace by:

Demonstrating behaviors that reflect the core principles of safety and a personal commitment to safety excellence

Systematically communicating activities and recognizing accomplishments

Engaging all mill employees in the safety process and empowering them to take personal ownership for safety results

Bridging the gap between levels in the organization through data analysis, open data sharing, and facilitating thoughtful dialog

Supporting established teams to more effectively accomplish their mission (department safety committees, Mill Safety Leadership Team, Pedestrian Safety Teams, etc.)

Supporting established teams to more effectively accomplish their mission (department safety committees, Mill Safety Leadership Team, Pedestrian Safety Teams, etc.)

The Skills You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or technical discipline with significant related experiences

Exposure to OSHA general industry requirements

2 years of experience at a manufacturing facility

Experience in PSM/Process Safety Management is a plus

Strong interpersonal skills with a developed competency to influence others

Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Must be an effective listener

Clear ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines

An ability to manage change and conflict

Established skill to execute work based on standards, procedures and systems

Desired Competencies:

Dealing with ambiguity

Innovative management

Priority setting

Conflict management

Time management

Drive for results

Planning and organizing

Command skills

Action oriented

Interpersonal savvy

Functional/technical skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes 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.

The Career You Will Build:

Technical and leadership training

Promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. 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. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

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Location:

Franklin, VA, US, 23851

Category: Environment Health & Safety

Date: Oct 8, 2024

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