International Paper · 20 hours ago
Safety Engineer
Vicksburg, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $91K/yrInternational Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, 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.
ManufacturingMarketingPaper ManufacturingProduct DesignSales
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
Extensive knowledge of OSHA Safety regulations (general industry and/or construction)
Excellent communications skills-- both verbal and written
Quality Decision Making
Time Management
Manage Safety By Walking Around
Planning
Priority Setting
Conflict Resolution
Customer Focus
Negotiating
Collaboration
Creativity
Self-Development
Interpersonal Savvy
Preferred
Four-year Degree in safety science (or related fields) or industrial safety knowledge/experience
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.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Amick
Senior Vice President, North American Paper, Pulp & Consumer Packaging
Thomas G. Kadien
Sr. Vice President
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