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Safety Professional - Property Protection

Safety Professional - Property Protection

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Department:  Plant Manager
Posting date:  Apr 22, 2024

SAPPI North America

Sappi North America, a division of Sappi Limited, operates globally with manufacturing across four continents. The Cloquet Mill, established in 1898, now produces high-quality heavyweight web and sheet fed products. A recent conversion in 2013 shifted the mill's focus to producing Verve, a dissolving wood pulp for textile markets. Energy-saving initiatives have garnered environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America, a division of Sappi Limited, operates globally with manufacturing across four continents. The Cloquet Mill, established in 1898, now produces high-quality heavyweight web and sheet fed products. A recent conversion in 2013 shifted the mill's focus to producing Verve, a dissolving wood pulp for textile markets. Energy-saving initiatives have garnered environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Overview:

Provides leadership in developing, managing, coordinating and implementing effective Property Protection programs and processes at the Somerset Mill. Provides guidance to all departments to ensure compliance with all Company and regulatory standards. Reports to the Health & Safety Manager.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates Facility General Liability and Plant Property Protection Programs – to protect the financial and legal interests of Sappi Somerset through respective risk management processes.

  • Site representative to Local Emergency Planning Committee, State Emergency Response Committee, Central Maine Emergency Response Team, etc.

  • Supervise Plant Protection Department comprised of 15-16 plant protection professionals

  • Contract administration, management, and maintenance of North America Safety & Health management information systems – including OHM, Workingbird, Dolphin and others.

  • Oversee fire protection system operations.

  • Coordinate and participate in fire protection insurance and inspection programs, site risk management reviews, and general liability program management.

  • Provides leadership in developing, managing, coordinating and implementing effective Health and Safety programs and processes at the Somerset Mill

  • Site representative to Local Emergency Planning Committee, State Emergency Response Committee, Central Maine Emergency Response Team, etc.

  • Manage the site Radiation Protection Program. Radiation Safety Officer

  • Execute other duties as assigned by Health and Safety Manager

  • Provide on-call and/or shift coverage as needed.

  • Manage Site Security Plan

 

Entry Requirements:

  • College degree (Health and Safety or Engineering preferred) or 10 years of equivalent experience.

  • 3 years of related work experience

 

Special Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

  • Formal training or acquired knowledge in Federal, State, Local safety and Health & Security regulations.

  • Ability to manage a workforce – day-to-day schedule and activities.

  • A true passion for safety and health with a focus on employee involvement and continuous improvement.

  • Proven change management skills.

  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) as well as basic computer skills.

  • Familiar in working with an OHSAS or ISO Management System.

  • Data driven decision-making.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Basic understanding of working with organized labor.

Overview:

Provides leadership in developing, managing, coordinating and implementing effective Property Protection programs and processes at the Somerset Mill. Provides guidance to all departments to ensure compliance with all Company and regulatory standards. Reports to the Health & Safety Manager.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates Facility General Liability and Plant Property Protection Programs – to protect the financial and legal interests of Sappi Somerset through respective risk management processes.

  • Site representative to Local Emergency Planning Committee, State Emergency Response Committee, Central Maine Emergency Response Team, etc.

  • Supervise Plant Protection Department comprised of 15-16 plant protection professionals

  • Contract administration, management, and maintenance of North America Safety & Health management information systems – including OHM, Workingbird, Dolphin and others.

  • Oversee fire protection system operations.

  • Coordinate and participate in fire protection insurance and inspection programs, site risk management reviews, and general liability program management.

  • Provides leadership in developing, managing, coordinating and implementing effective Health and Safety programs and processes at the Somerset Mill

  • Site representative to Local Emergency Planning Committee, State Emergency Response Committee, Central Maine Emergency Response Team, etc.

  • Manage the site Radiation Protection Program. Radiation Safety Officer

  • Execute other duties as assigned by Health and Safety Manager

  • Provide on-call and/or shift coverage as needed.

  • Manage Site Security Plan

 

Entry Requirements:

  • College degree (Health and Safety or Engineering preferred) or 10 years of equivalent experience.

  • 3 years of related work experience

 

Special Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

  • Formal training or acquired knowledge in Federal, State, Local safety and Health & Security regulations.

  • Ability to manage a workforce – day-to-day schedule and activities.

  • A true passion for safety and health with a focus on employee involvement and continuous improvement.

  • Proven change management skills.

  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) as well as basic computer skills.

  • Familiar in working with an OHSAS or ISO Management System.

  • Data driven decision-making.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Basic understanding of working with organized labor.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Jaime Sayers
Email:  jaime.sayers@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-238-3496

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