Safety Engineer

Job ID: 12242Req ID: 2947Location: Ticonderoga, NY 12883, USAPay: USD 94900 - 120200 (Salary)Posted: 2026-10-15Job Family: Environment Health & SafetyJob Function: Employee Health/SafetyPay Type: SalaryEmployment Indicator: RegularEducation Level: Bachelor’s DegreeTravel Required: trueTravel Percentage: 20At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world. Come grow with us! Qualifications:The Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day and long-term safety and health activities for all mill operations and helping support mill alignment with corporate initiatives and priorities. The position interfaces directly with department leaders and Safety Facilitators to ensure everyone understands the mill and regulatory compliance mandates. This is an individual contributor role, but qualified candidates must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others outside of their line of supervision.To be considered, the candidate must have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple and complex assignments. He / she must understand team dynamics; and have the ability to lead a diverse workforce. The candidate must be able to lead meetings, conduct training, have strong listening skills; as well as, have the ability to effectively manage change and handle conflict in the workplace. Successful candidates will have a strong propensity to lead an effective hazard recognition program and use data to identify improvements. Excellent written communication, documentation, and organization skills are necessary for success. The position requires use of both specialized computer applications for safety management as well as proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.Requirements:Position requires a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety (or related field) and a minimum of 5+ years’ experience supporting industrial health & safety programs preferably in heavy industrial manufacturing environments, an appropriate professional certification, or equivalent experience. Must be willing to travel up to 20 % of the time.Preference will be given to candidates with:Emergency Response and Coordination expertise, including coordination of confined space rescue teams and HAZMAT response. Incident investigation experience along with demonstrated history of implementing effective, sustainable corrective actions. Process Safety Management experiencePrior use of SharePoint Online, Power Apps, and Power BI.Expertise integrating Lean Principles into safety programs and procedures.PG 12-13Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Sylvamo 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.