Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

Valliant, OK

Salary Range ($69,500-$92,600)-Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short–term incentive plan.

The Safety Engineer reports to the Safety Manager in Valliant, Oklahoma. 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.

Responsibilities ( include but not limited to):

• 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.
• Support Capital Project development and implementation ensuring Health and Safety concerns are addressed.
• Spend a substantial amount of time (>50%) in the field as a visible safety presence and resource.
• Support and participate in HSE Department requirements and activities, including weekend duty.
Serve as the Mills 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

Key Competencies :

• Action Oriented
• Integrity and Trust
• Managerial Courage
• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Organizational Agility
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Building Effective Teams
• Managing Through Systems
• Functional/Technical Skills