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Commission Process Safety Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Smurfit Westrock

Sr. Mgr, Safety

Covington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability, and environmental teams to integrate safety into business decisions and daily operations. * Support Process Safety Management (PSM ...

Westrock

Sr. Mgr, Safety

Covington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability, and environmental teams to integrate safety into business decisions and daily operations. * Support Process Safety Management (PSM ...

AdvanSix

Sr. Process Engineer

Chester, VA · On-site

$95K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position ensures that process safety, environmental, and engineering standards are met at all times during normal operation and the implementation of any process changes. Duties and ...

BWXT

Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$86K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

They will execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets relative to NRC ... Facilities, Safety Engineer, Recruiting, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear, Operations, Engineering ...

BWXT

Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$86K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia Your Day to Day as a Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer ... They will execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets relative to NRC ...

BWXT

Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$86K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

They will execute computer models to evaluate normal operations and process upsets relative to NRC ... Facilities, Safety Engineer, Recruiting, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear, Operations, Engineering ...

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What is the difference between Commission Process Safety Engineer vs Commission Mechanical Engineer?

AspectCommission Process Safety EngineerCommission Mechanical Engineer
Primary FocusEnsuring safety protocols during process commissioningOverseeing mechanical systems installation and testing
CertificationsProcess Safety Management (PSM), OSHA certificationsMechanical engineering licenses, OSHA certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, chemical facilities during startupConstruction sites, industrial plants during installation
Industry UsageOil & gas, chemical, petrochemical industriesManufacturing, power plants, industrial facilities

The Commission Process Safety Engineer primarily focuses on safety during the commissioning phase of process systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. In contrast, the Commission Mechanical Engineer concentrates on mechanical system installation and testing. Both roles are vital during plant startup but differ in their core responsibilities and certifications.

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Sr. Mgr, Safety

Smurfit Westrock

Covington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Smurfit Westrock rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 276 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR65621
Posting Job Title
Safety Manager
Locations
VA Covington
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
07-Aug-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Position: Health and Safety Manager
Job Code: OPHSM5 + Sr. Mgr, Safety
Location: Covington, VA
The Opportunity:
This is more than a traditional safety management role. As the Health and Safety Manager, you will serve as a key member of the mill leadership team, reporting directly to the General Manager and influencing one of our largest manufacturing operations. You will lead the site's safety strategy, champion a world-class safety culture, and drive continuous improvement programs that protect our people while supporting operational performance.
If you thrive in a visible leadership role, enjoy partnering with frontline teams, lead a professional safety team, and are passionate about creating safer, more reliable and engaged workplaces, we want to hear from you.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Lead Safety Strategy & Culture
  • Develop and execute the mill's health and safety strategy, goals, metrics, and improvement initiatives.
  • Champion a culture of safety excellence, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead implementation and sustainability of Smurfit Westrock's Safety Excellence System.
  • Serve as the site leader for Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and Learning Culture initiatives.
  • Foster an environment where employees actively identify risks, learn from events and near misses, and continuously improve work systems.

Partner with Operations
  • Maintain a strong presence in the field, spending approximately 60% of your time engaging employees, coaching leaders, conducting observations, and assessing risk.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability, and environmental teams to integrate safety into business decisions and daily operations.
  • Support Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance and performance.
  • Lead contractor safety programs, outage safety planning, and shutdown activities.

Develop People & Build Capability
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of safety professionals.
  • Partner with Occupational Health resources to support injury prevention, workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, and wellness initiatives.
  • Coordinate site safety training and compliance programs.

Drive Compliance & Organizational Learning
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and company standards.
  • Lead incident investigations, corrective action development, and organizational learning activities.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, and safety-related external partners.
  • Manage site safety budgets, emergency preparedness programs, and crisis response processes.

What Makes This Role Exciting
  • Opportunity to shape the safety culture of a large, complex manufacturing operation
  • Lead emerging Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) and Learning Team initiatives
  • Direct impact on employee well-being, operational reliability, and business performance

What you need to succeed:
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related technical field; equivalent safety leadership experience will be considered.
  • Minimum 8+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, pulp and paper, chemical, energy, or similar industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated success leading safety teams and influencing organizational culture.
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, industrial hygiene principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Must be an effective speaker and be able to clearly articulate complex technical and regulatory requirements in simple and understandable terms.
  • Experience driving measurable improvements in safety performance and organizational culture.
  • Proven ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • A self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based data management systems.
  • Committed to the values of Safety, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
  • Experience implementing Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), Learning Teams, or operational learning programs.

Work Environment & Schedule
  • Primarily Monday-Friday schedule supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
  • Flexibility required for emergencies, maintenance outages, investigations, and critical business needs.
  • Participation in emergency response and leadership coverage teams.
  • Limited travel (approximately 1-5 trips per year).
  • Ability to work throughout a large industrial manufacturing facility, including production, maintenance, warehouse, utility, and outdoor environments.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, including production, maintenance, warehouse, utility, and outdoor areas.
  • Ability to walk extensively throughout the facility; climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms; and access industrial work areas.
  • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform field observations, inspections, and investigations for extended periods.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, respirators, and fall protection equipment.
  • Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, dust, noise, and outdoor weather exposure.
  • Visual, auditory, and communication abilities are necessary to identify hazards, conduct investigations, and effectively interact with employees and contractors.

What we offer:
  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
  • Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
The salary range for this position is $130,125.00 - $216,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 30-Dec-2026.

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