Emergency Response and Safety Specialist
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Oregon, Toledo | |
 Dec 13, 2024 | |
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[1] Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified talent to consider for an Emergency Response and Safety Specialist opportunity at our Toledo, OR containerboard mill. This position reports to the Safety Leader. This position focuses on managing and developing the emergency response program, supporting the fire protection systems across the mill, supporting site security, and supporting the operations and maintenance teams through the effective integration of health and safety management systems. Long-term value is created through the application of the company's business philosophy of [2] Principle Based Management. Our Team Georgia Pacific Toledo is one of five containerboard manufacturing sites within our Packing & Cellulose division. They are also a recycling leader in the Northwest United Sates. The team is currently comprised of 480+ dedicated employees. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean and offers many local outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating. What You Will Do * Lead Emergency Preparedness Initiatives: Oversee emergency response programs, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance. * Coordinate Comprehensive Training Programs: Manage and track training for the Mill Emergency Response Team encompassing HAZMAT, firefighting, medical emergencies, and more. * Champion Safety and Compliance: Serve as the Compliance System Owner for key safety standards including Emergency Preparedness, Confined Space, and the Save My Life (SML) permitting process. * Innovate Safety Processes: Lead the efficient application of the SML permitting process using advanced technology to enhance safety standards. * Conduct Safety Audits: Perform audits and manage resources to reduce hazard risks and improve safety protocols. * Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities: Support Incident Command and collaborate on chemical process safety programs, ensuring readiness during emergencies. * Drive Safety Program Leadership: Act as the primary safety coordinator for Walking & Working Surfaces programs, while also serving as a secondary coordinator for various other safety initiatives. * Manage Contractor Safety: Oversee contractor training and evaluation, ensuring alignment with safety standards and ISNetworld program requirements. * Promote Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of and ensure adherence to GP Compliance Standards, OSHA, NFPA, and other safety regulations. * Facilitate Incident Investigations: Utilize Human and Organizational Performance concepts to lead incident investigations and enhance safety outcomes. * Deliver Impactful Safety Training: Develop and deliver training sessions to foster a culture of safety excellence. * Provide On-call Safety Support: Serve as a vital safety resource during outages and on a rotating on-call basis to maintain a secure work environment. * Support Vision of Zero Significant Events: Collaborate with the team to achieve the mill's goal of zero significant safety incidents. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Three (3) or more years of experience supporting Emergency Response efforts * Experience working within multi-discipline emergency response teams (HAZMAT, Fire Brigade, Emergency Medical, Confined Space-High Angle Rescue, and Incident Command) * Experience in heavy manufacturing and/or chemical processes in a pulp and paper facility * Must participate in on-call rotation 8 times a year (One will be on a holiday) What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or Fire Science Technology * Knowledge of NFPA requirements for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment * Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification * Certified Trainer for ERT Program elements * Experience in Facility Security Management * Active Incident Commander Certification At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [3] here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [4] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [5] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. http://www.gppackaging.com 2. http://www.kochind.com/MBM/default.aspx 3. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 4. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 5. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |