Safety Engineer

Global Cellulose Fibers•Franklin, VA

12d•$85,500 - $121,000•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, this position develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety requirements. Assignments cover a combination of safety, health, and industrial hygiene programs. The role leads safety program development and implementation, incident investigations, audits, training, industrial hygiene exposure assessments, and emergency response training. It also works with hourly Safety Coordinators and line personnel, builds effective relationships with operations and maintenance, and helps foster an accident-free workplace by engaging employees, sharing data, and supporting safety teams.

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 the ability to listen effectively.
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 the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and tools to ensure compliance with government regulations and GCF policies.
Lead investigations of safety-related incidents, assist with 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.
Demonstrate behaviors reflecting safety principles and a personal commitment to safety excellence.
Systematically communicate safety activities and recognize accomplishments.
Engage mill employees in the safety process and empower them to take personal ownership of safety results.
Bridge organizational levels through data analysis, open data sharing, and thoughtful dialogue.
Support established teams, including safety committees and the Mill Health & Safety Committee, to accomplish their missions.
Partner with operations and maintenance personnel and build effective working relationships by spending time in the field.