International Paper · 20 hours ago
Safety Engineer
International Paper is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Safety Engineer for their Vicksburg Mill. This role is responsible for providing Health and Safety support, managing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
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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 the 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
Qualification
Required
Four-year Degree in safety science (or related fields) or industrial safety knowledge/experience is preferred
Extensive knowledge of OSHA Safety regulations (general industry and/or construction) is required
Must have excellent communications skills-- both verbal and written
Required Competencies: Quality Decision Making, Time Management, Manage Safety By Walking Around, Planning, Priority Setting, Conflict Resolution, Customer Focus, Negotiating, Collaboration, Creativity, Self-Development, and Interpersonal Savvy
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term Disability
401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable)
Paid Time Off
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
Company
International Paper
International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
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