Emergency Response/Safety Specialist

Description

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified individuals to consider for an Emergency Response and Safety Specialist opportunity at our Cedar Springs, GA containerboard mill. This position reports to the Safety Manager. This position focuses on managing and developing the emergency response program, the fire protection systems across the mill and supporting the Operations Excellence 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 Principle Based Management™.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Champion all emergency response team training for multidisciplinary team (HAZMAT, Interior Structural Fire, Emergency Medical, Confined Space-High Angle Rescue, and Incident Command)
• Support the Mill in achieving its Vision of Zero Significant Events
• Manage the continuous improvement, implementation, and sustainability of emergency response programs
• Coordinate the inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency response equipment as well as fire protections systems and equipment
• Provide leadership and direction to achieve the safety and health vision through leveraging Safety and Health management systems
• Support the process safety and chemical process safety programs from an Emergency Response perspective
• Assist project teams in planning safety and emergency response 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
• Participate in Incident Investigations, applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts, and ultimately focusing on higher order controls
• Prepare and deliver safety training as needed

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or Fire Science Technology OR Three (3) or more years of experience in an Emergency Response role
• Experience managing multi-discipline emergency response teams (HAZMAT, Interior Structural Fire Brigade, Emergency Medical, Confined Space-High Angle Rescue, and Incident Command)
• Knowledge of NFPA requirements for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification
• Experience and knowledge of PSM covered processes
• 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
• Certified Trainer for ERT Program
• Experience in OSHA Compliance programs

Since 1963, the Cedar Springs mill team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Creating value for our customers and for society is the ultimate goal for our business, and one of our comparative advantages is our ability to do so through our dedicated employees. Georgia-Pacific is committed to environmental sustainability and stewardship through every stage of our business, using environmentally conscious production practices to maximize the use of renewable raw materials throughout our process.

The Cedar Springs facility is one of the largest containerboard facilities in the country with three paper machines that make different weights of brown paper & containerboard paper. The Cedar Springs Mill, located in the southwest corner of Georgia is approximately 28 miles from Dothan, Alabama. Dothan is the 6th largest city in the state of Alabama with a population of about 70,000. From Dothan, you are only 90 miles from the beautiful Gulf Coast. You can easily drive to 3 capital cities in 3 1/2 hours or less. You are just 1.5 hours from Tallahassee, FL and Montgomery, AL. Additionally, Dothan has several parks, restaurants and local entertainment activities. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s packaging business please visit: www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made!

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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Salary : $63,000 - $79,800