Job Details

EHS Specialist

Location(s): Fort Smith, Arkansas

Company: Georgia-Pacific

Career Field: Environmental Health & Safety

Competing demands will require a strong approach to work, strong organizational skills, teamwork and the ability to establish, communicate and adhere to priorities.

Support facility and department level risk assessments and Improvement Plan development. Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions to reduce risk.

Assist in the ongoing utilization of Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) efforts. This involves partnering with operations to lead hazard identification and risk assessment efforts and identifying/implementing corrective actions that appropriately reduce risk.

Assist in the development and implementation of core EHS programs. The core elements include, but are not limited to: Lock Tag Verify, Confined Space, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Cranes and Rigging, Personal Protective Equipment, and Safe My Life.

Provide leadership and support to mill compliance system owners (CSOs) to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary.

Prepare and conduct required regulatory training and work with facility personnel to increase awareness of safety and health issues.

Be a visible presence and EHS resource in the field with operations, maintenance, and contract work groups.

Participate and lead incident investigations, enhancing capability throughout the organization to conduct effective investigations that focus on learning, preventing reoccurrence and improving our capacity to fail safely.

Assist in the integration and continuous improvement in Human Organizational Performance (HOP) and Save My Life (SML).

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.