Emergency Response Coordinator

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Position Title: 

Emergency Response Coordinator

Pay Rate:

$69,500-$92,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short-term incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

1201 W Lathrop Ave

Savannah, GA 31415

Summary:

The Savannah Mill is currently seeking an Emergency Response Coordinator at International Paper who is responsible for leading and managing emergency response initiatives within the Mill. This role involves developing training programs, organizing emergency plans, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The coordinator will work closely with various teams to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities, while also acting as a liaison with external emergency services.

The Job You Will Perform:

Including, but not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate all applicable drills and training for emergency response technicians and site’s “HEAT Team”.
• Participate in critical planning discussions that involve emergency response scenarios.
• Work with area teams to review and organize emergency plans for all high-risk areas / tasks.
• Author any required SOPs concerning ERT training, equipment maintenance & calibration, and rescue plans.
• Responsible for upkeep of the Mill’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Develop/maintain inspection criteria for all supply/equipment stored and used by ERT Team.
• Act as a liaison between mill and outside emergency services.
• Develop and manage confined entry rescue plans, review and re-approve plans on a regular basis.
• Maintain a current roster of all active members of HEAT Team. Report any inactive or non-participant members to leadership.
• Encourage and campaign for new membership, actively promote HEAT Team through mill communications.
• Schedule annual inspections and testing for SCBA cylinders.
• Work with Mill Nurse and EHS Department to schedule training for current and new HEAT members.
• Manage and file ERT / HEAT Team training records.
• Develop and administer Quarterly emergency response training scenarios for HEAT Team.
• Plan and administer required emergency evacuation drills for all mill employees.
• Coordinate maintenance of site’s emergency evacuation system, ensure testing is completed weekly
• Participate in new hire integration process to train on relevant emergency response procedures and preventative measures
• Facilitate hands-on confined entry training for applicable Mill team members
• Ensure fire system inspections are conducted at appropriate frequency and is responsible for timely repairs / insurance provider notifications
• Lead insurance provider visits pertaining to fire system inspection / maintenance

Skills You Will Bring:

• 5+ years of experience with emergency services preferred
• Good people skills
• Recognized as a safety leader
• Ability to develop Standard Operating Guidelines and necessary training to comply
• Work independently
• Computer skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Presentation skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability Plan, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Savannah  GA  31415