As a member of the Division’s leadership team, you will report directly to the Mill Manager. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the administration and progress of the Environmental, Health, and Safety program at the mill. In addition, this position will provide the safety and environmental leadership needed to achieve the desired safety-focused culture that produces a Safety and Compliant workplace.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing primary technical safety and health support to the division while working in a team atmosphere to promote safety.
- Works safely and follows safety rules and regulations and takes actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Reports unsafe working conditions and behaviors. Willing to be the proactive Safety Champion.
- Develops and maintains safety and health programs, policies, and records in accordance with regulatory and company standards
- Monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety and health regulations
- Responsible for execution of site-specific training programs and process reviews including Process Hazard Analysis and Operator Training, to ensure effectiveness and compliance
- Point of contact for risk management, conduct audits and manages a safety incident reporting system
- Stewards the Environmental compliance program at the division and is the proactive environmental resource for the facility operations.
- Interact with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies during inspections and thorough reporting in a timely and accurate manner to maintain compliance
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in either the Environmental Health or Safety fields.
- Education: Associate degree or equivalent education credentials in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or other relevant technical or engineering discipline
- In lieu of a degree, a min of 3 years of experience and training provides knowledge of appropriate environmental, health and safety practices, principles, and procedures.
- Computer skills: Basic proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to manage large databases.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clearly communicate sensitive matters with management and maintain confidentiality. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, vendors, and contractors
- Leadership Skills: Team building, motivational skills, coaching and mentoring, ability to influence others.
- Ability to accommodate variable working hours including weekends
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Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to work in a hot, dusty, humid, noisy mill environment around high-speed equipment.
Preferred skills
- 3+ years of Environmental Health or Safety experience
- Experience in wood products or other manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with water and air quality testing, certification
- Advanced Excel skills
- Safety certifications: Associated Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), ISO 14001, and/or OSHA certification preferred. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training and a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k with company match and an additional retirement contribution
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America and the largest softwood lumber producer globally!
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace