Sr Safety Specialist - Industrial Hygiene

ND Paper • Rumford, ME

88d

About The Position

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in Asia – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Physics or related field.
• 2-5 years’ experience, minimum 1 year experience in Industrial Hygiene.
• Ability to plan, calibrate, set up and operate air pumps and direct reading air monitors.
• Demonstrated experience with asbestos and lead awareness programs, including hazard recognition, employee training, and coordination of sampling or abatement activities.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure for situations affecting safety of personnel or equipment.
• Ability to coach employees to meet stated objectives regarding safety, clean production and sustainability.
• Candidate must possess organizational, communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills and the ability follow through on multiple tasks.
• The position requires the ability to formulate effective recommendations and solutions and communicate these recommendations clearly to stakeholders verbally and through report writing.
• Implement approved safety measures and ensure that all safety training in area of respiratory protection, confined space and Hazard communication are effectively delivered to impacted personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues.
• Committed to safety, clean production, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently.
• Candidate must model ND Paper’s values and achieve results through safe and clean work practices, respect for people, minimal environmental impact, quality and customers first, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Drive the implementation of a zero-injury culture, including implementing safety programs, ensuring all employees and contractors are properly trained and equipped to perform work safely, and auditing to ensure program effectiveness.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to occupational health and safety.
• Actively engaging in the field with safety assessments conducting personal and area exposure monitoring and analyzing a wide range of safety and loss issues including life safety and hazardous materials.
• Keep confidential personal and business information obtained during the exercise of industrial hygiene activities except when required by law or overriding health and safety considerations.
• Establish safety policies and work practices, to ensure a safe organization that is compliant with all State, Federal and ND Paper rules and regulations.
• Provide technical safety expertise to managers, supervisors and employees including program development, implementation, and execution.
• Engage with external safety and industrial hygiene consultants.
• Ensures that proper safety equipment and instrumentation is obtained and accessible to employees.
• Ensure Mill Safety Data Sheets are current for mill process-generated chemicals.
• Ensures that timely incident investigations are completed and conducts incident investigation training with mill management.
• Networks with other safety, environmental and security experts across ND Paper and participates in cross-divisional meetings and teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution.
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees