Environment, Health, & Safety Technician

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi Somerset is hiring an Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician in Skowhegan, Maine. This entry to early-mid level role works with established EHS professionals, combining field and office work to support safety programs at the Somerset Mill.

Responsibilities include assisting with Industrial Hygiene programs, environmental compliance, and the stormwater program while developing leadership and project management skills. A college degree in health and safety or engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree (Health and Safety or Engineering preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills appreciated.
• Experience in Environmental, Health & Safety fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Professionals with the management of the site Industrial Hygiene programs.
• Assist Environmental Professionals with environmental compliance and permits.
• Collect, manage, and interpret mandatory Safety & Health data.
• Assist Environmental Professionals with stormwater program inspections and sampling.
• Support Emergency Response Team and related health and safety programs.
• Help with environmental risk assessments for proposed mill systems.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

MS Excel

Education

College degree in Health & Safety or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environment, Health, & Safety Technician

Country: United States

City: Skowhegan

State: Maine

Location: Mill Somerset

Pay Range: 70,000-90,000

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Overview:

This is an entry to early mid-level position that works with established Environmental and Safety professionals. In this position, the chosen applicant will continue to work on gaining knowledge in leadership development, managing projects and programs, coordinating, and the effective implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs and processes at the Somerset Mill. This position will be a combination of field work and office work.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Safety Professionals with the management of the site Industrial Hygiene programs.
• Assist Environmental Professionals with the overall mill environmental compliance with air and water permits.
• Assist Safety Professionals with the collection and management of all mandatory Safety & Health data collection, reporting, follow-up tracking, and interpretation.
• Assist Environmental Professionals with inspection and sample collection required as part of the mill’s stormwater program.
• Assist Safety Professionals with Emergency Response Team and related programs to ensure emergency prevention, preparedness, and response programs are effective.
• Assist Environmental Professionals with required Universal Waste, Hazards Waste, and Oil tank inspection programs.
• Assist Safety leadership in developing, managing, coordinating and implementing site Health and Safety programs.
• Assist Environmental Professionals with environmental risk assessments for new systems being proposed for the mill.
• Assist Safety professionals with investigating safety concerns in the mill.
• Assist Environmental professionals with reporting and documentation for the air and water programs.
• Provide on-call and/or shift coverage as needed.

Entry Requirements:

• College degree (Health and Safety or Engineering preferred).
• Currently looking for either an Environmental or Safety professional with 1-4 years’ experience or 5 years of applicable experience
• Looking for a candidate with an industry background.

Special Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand Federal, State, and safety and health regulations.
• Strong passion for the Environmental, Health, and Safety fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, & Power Point).
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.