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International Paper Verification & Validation Coach in Olympia, Washington

Verification & Validation Coach

Description:

Position Title

HSE Validation and Verification Coach

Pay Rate :

PL 14-16

$120,000 - $160,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

Remote, near facilities

(70% Travel)

The Job You Will Perform

The HSE Validation and Verification Coach will support the company’s safety program to assure the use and effectiveness of critical health & safety controls in our manufacturing locations (mill locations). This role will be involved in key initiatives including the formation of the Validation and Verification program to drive safety improvement strategies for the enterprise. The individual will report to the manager, Validation and Verification and be a member of the Validation and Verification Team. This team will handle creation and administration of critical control assessments, support real-time coaching in the field, provide visibility to leadership about the use and effectiveness of controls, collaborate across various teams to support significant improvement in safety results, and provide feedback on HSE requirements and policies.

The successful candidate for this role will:

  • Assess and coach teams in the field using Validation and Verification protocols

  • Input assessment results into the company’s database

  • Provide a formal summary of engagement results for internal teams

  • Analyze data to identify gaps

  • Support V&V field activities, training sessions, and program roll-out

  • Build relationships in the field, with Mill EHS teams, Mill Lead teams, NAP HSE and Technology resources

  • Develop knowledge of safe work systems, Safety Performance Standards, and Human Organizational Performance principles and tolls

  • Work with HSE Program Managers, Business EHS Managers, and Site EHS Leadership to identify trends and gaps in work standards

  • Develop technical, leadership, and coaching skills by embracing guidance from EHS, HR, and Technology Leadership

The Skills You Will Bring

  • Considerable knowledge of mill operation(s) preferably 10 plus years of experience as a senior Operator, FLL, OMC, Area Manager, or Maintenance Lead

  • Strong verbal communication skills with ability to deliver reinforcement

  • Strong mentoring, training, and coaching skills

  • Ability to work independently with a strong internal drive for success

  • Willingness to challenge the status quo

  • Courage - must have confidence, poise and must ensure that safety is not only a priority, but a company value

  • Basic knowledge of safe work systems

  • Demonstrated commitment to health and safety

  • Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Dealing with Ambiguity, Communicates Effectively, Is Authentic, Courageous, Instills Trust, Manages Complexities, Effectively Works Through Others

The Career You Will Build

The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in this position that prepares the individual for advancing roles in using technology to carry out critical business objectives or Health, Safety and Environmental positions.

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

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Category: Environment Health & Safety

Date: Feb 25, 2025

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