Sr Safety Specialist - Industrial Hygiene

Overview

Sr Safety Specialist - Industrial Hygiene at ND Paper. The base pay range is $84,249.00/yr - $/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills, experience, location, and internal equity.

Sr. Safety Specialist – Industrial Hygiene

• 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 safety programs, training for employees and contractors, and auditing program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state occupational health and safety regulations.
• Engage in field safety assessments, conduct personal and area exposure monitoring, and analyze safety and loss issues including life safety and hazardous materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal and business information obtained during industrial hygiene activities, unless required by law or health and safety considerations.
• Establish safety policies and practices to ensure compliance with 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.
• Ensure proper safety equipment and instrumentation are obtained and accessible to employees.
• Keep Mill Safety Data Sheets current for mill process-generated chemicals.
• Conduct timely incident investigations and provide incident investigation training with mill management.
• Network with safety, environmental, and security experts across ND Paper and participate in cross-divisional meetings and teams.

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience, with a minimum of 1 year in Industrial Hygiene.
• Ability to plan, calibrate, set up, and operate air pumps and direct-reading air monitors.
• 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 affecting safety of personnel or equipment.
• Ability to coach employees to meet safety, clean production, and sustainability objectives.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to formulate effective recommendations and communicate them to stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Implement approved safety measures and ensure safety training in respiratory protection, confined space, and Hazard Communication is 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; able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Model ND Paper values and achieve results through safe and clean work practices, respect for people, environmental responsibility, quality, and customer focus.

• Hard work, determination, and creativity; willingness to put in effort to complete tasks.
• Pursuit of Excellence; strive to exceed expectations and collaborate for company success.
• Integrity; uphold strong moral standards and respect others.
• Sense of Urgency; act with speed and agility to capture opportunities and manage risks.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit; challenge the status quo and seek improvements.
• Adaptability; thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly.
• Servant Leadership; lead with empathy, foresight, and stewardship.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• Life, disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax-advantaged accounts like Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA.
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days.
• 401(k) with company match and annual fixed contribution.
• Wellness programs and on-site clinic at Rumford and Biron locations.

Apply:
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