Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

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.

Category/Shift:

Salaried

Physical Location:

1785 Weyerhaeuser Road

Vanceboro, NC 28586

The Job You Will Perform:

The Safety Engineer provides leadership and support for the Safety and Occupational Health programs at the New Bern Mill. This position reports to the Safety Manager to develop, implement, support and administer site safety programs ensuring the mill complies with all applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws and regulations to achieve an injury-free workplace.

• Ensures the mill’s compliance with OSHA requirements and IP’s health and safety program requirements.
• Serves as lead for specific safety programs to implement and sustain requirements and training.
• Integrates continuous improvements in safety systems and helps drive employee engagement to achieve desired results.
• Collaborates with mill employees to identify and implement improvements driving overall reduction in hazards through the use of programs such as Safe Work Observations, Hazard Recognition and Crew Top 5s.
• Provides support to the department Safety Leads to help develop and implement health and safety training programs.
• Coordinate health and safety audit programs including corrective action plan implementation and tracking – both internal and external.
• Works with departments on communications that promote safety performance and ensure compliance.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering or Industrial Hygiene or 3-5 years EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of EHS compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Presentation and delivery skills
• Demonstrated skill in organizing and prioritizing to manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to accomplish EHS requirements and objectives

Key Competencies:

Action Oriented, Priority Setting, Ethics and Values, Process Management, Drive for Results, Customer Focus, Managing through Systems, Problem Solving.

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 and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

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 120 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

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers.

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.