Safety Engineer

Global Cellulose Fibers•Franklin, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Engineer at Global Cellulose Fibers’ Franklin Mill provides leadership and support for the mill’s Safety and Occupational Health programs. Reporting to the EHS Manager, the position develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety requirements. Assignments combine safety, health, and industrial hygiene programs. The role fosters the mill’s goal of an accident-free workplace by modeling safety principles, communicating activities and recognizing accomplishments, engaging employees in the safety process, using data and dialogue to bridge organizational levels, supporting safety teams, and partnering with operations and maintenance personnel through regular field presence. This is a salaried, full-time position based at the Franklin Fluff Mill in Franklin, Virginia. The listed pay range is $85,500–$121,000; final placement within the range depends on factors including individual experience, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a technical discipline, with significant related experience.
Exposure to OSHA general industry requirements.
At least 2 years of experience at a manufacturing facility.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and effective listening.
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to manage change and conflict.
Established ability to execute work based on standards, procedures, and systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM).

Responsibilities

Lead development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and tools to ensure compliance with government regulations and GCF policies.
Lead safety-related incident investigations, assist in developing corrective actions, and manage action plans through completion.
Coordinate health and safety audit programs, including implementation and tracking of corrective action plans for internal and external audits.
Provide tools, information, and guidance to department hourly Safety Coordinators to coordinate their efforts, including annual safety training.
Participate on the mill Emergency Response Team and coordinate annual training.
Develop and manage an annual safety calendar covering training schedules, compliance due dates, milestones, and significant activities.
Coordinate industrial hygiene exposure assessments.
Conduct safety and health training programs.
Develop safe standard work practices with line personnel and monitor conformance through inspections and audits.
Foster an accident-free workplace culture by modeling safety principles, communicating activities, recognizing accomplishments, and engaging employees in safety ownership.
Use data analysis, open data sharing, and thoughtful dialogue to bridge organizational levels.
Support established teams, including safety committees and the Mill Health & Safety Committee.
Partner with operations and maintenance personnel, build effective working relationships, and spend time in the field.