Process Safety Specialist

Georgia Pacific; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-motivated Process Safety Specialist to join our team at Big Island, VA. Working under the mill Safety Manager, you will focus on Emergency Preparedness and Readiness while guiding the facility using the business framework and safety principles.

The role emphasizes identifying and mitigating risk, managing the emergency readiness program, and supporting the site safety team through coordinated process safety activities and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Emergency Response role.
• Experience managing emergency response teams (HAZMAT, Emergency Medical, Confined Space Rescue, and Incident Command).
• Knowledge of NFPA requirements for emergency response systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate process hazard analyses (PHA), MOC, PSSR, and design reviews.
• Analyze incidents and near misses to drive corrective actions.
• Lead emergency readiness training for HAZMAT, Fire, EMS, Confined Space Rescue, and IC teams.
• Maintain emergency readiness equipment, inspections, and testing.
• Mentor safety employees and integrate safety into projects.
• Ensure compliance with GP standards, OSHA, and NFPA.

Skills

Emergency Response

HAZMAT

Incident Command

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-motivated and driven Process Safety Specialist to join our team in Big Island, VA. Working under the direction of the mill Safety Manager, the Process Safety Specialist will focus on the mill's Emergency Preparedness and Readiness and provide leadership and strategic direction for the facility by applying the business framework and Principles. This position creates long-term value for the organization by ensuring risk is aggressively identified and mitigated. This position focuses on managing and optimizing the emergency readiness program, managing process safety elements, and supporting the site safety team.

Our Team

The Big Island Mill is a paper manufacturing facility located in Big Island, Virginia. The mill produces containerboard used to make corrugated packaging, utilizing a combination of recycled and virgin fiber to support a wide range of packaging applications across multiple industries.

What You Will Do

• Support the Mill in achieving its Vision of Zero Significant Events
• Support the process safety and chemical process safety programs from an Emergency Response perspective
• Coordinate engineering review capabilities for process hazard analyses (PHA), management of change (MOC), pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), Design Operation and Maintenance (DOM), and maintaining process safety guidelines and risk assessment tools, including Chemical Reactivity Hazard Management electronic tool.
• Analyze process safety incidents and near misses to ensure sustainable corrective actions are implemented, providing detailed technical direction to enhance process safety performance.
• Champion emergency readiness team training for multidisciplinary team (e.g. HAZMAT, Fire Brigade, Emergency Medical, Confined Space Rescue, and Incident Command)
• Manage the continuous improvement, implementation, and sustainability of emergency readiness programs
• Coordinate the inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency readiness equipment
• Engage with the Mill Safety Committee and serve as a mentor for technical and hourly employees to make process safety an everyday mission for continuous improvement in daily operations
• Assist project teams in planning safety and emergency readiness into upcoming projects and activities
• Maintain and ensure compliance with GP Compliance Standards, OSHA, NFPA, and other safety regulations with both GP employees, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Participating in and lead Incident Investigations, applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts, and ultimately focusing on higher order controls
• Prepare and deliver safety training and field support as needed
• Contribute to the overall Safety of the mill by serving as a compliance standard owner (CSO) for assigned areas
• Engage as a safety representative for assigned areas and complete other duties as assigned
• Position will participate in on-call rotation as needed (in general, once every 10-week period, and may include one holiday per year)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in an Emergency Response role
• Experience managing emergency response teams (HAZMAT, Emergency Medical, Confined Space Rescue, and Incident Command)
• Knowledge of NFPA requirements for emergency response systems

What Will Put You Ahead

• Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification
• Experience and knowledge of PSM covered processes including PHAs, MOCs, and PSSRs
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and/or chemical processes in a pulp and paper and/or oil and gas facility
• Experience in managing injuries and illnesses
• Experience developing regulatory compliance programs and training
• Experience in OSHA Compliance programs

For this role, we anticipate paying $85000-105000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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 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 business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

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 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.