Health and Safety Specialist 3

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.ryam.com

RYAM's intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 100 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency.  RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in over 40 countries across five continents.

At RYAM, we’re shaping the future of talent.

RYAM has a specific purpose…to be the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose.  We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems.  We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future. 

The Safety Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, Process Safety Management (PSM), and emergency response programs at RYAM Jesup. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental, and contractors to identify hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

How you’ll shape the future of the Health & Safety Department:

• Process Safety Management (PSM) and PHAs

• • Coordinate PSM activities, facilitate PSM Committee meetings, and support regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare for, coordinate, and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP studies, revalidations, and risk assessments.
  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), compliance audits, and annual Risk Management Plan (RMP) reviews.
  • Track PHA recommendations, audit findings, and corrective actions through completion.
  • Support applicable DHS security requirements, process safety improvements, and annual outage activities.

• Workplace Safety and Compliance

• • Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, field walkthroughs, and Safe Work Permit reviews.
  • Maintain assigned safety programs, including Confined Space, Hot Work, Asbestos Management, and industrial hygiene activities.
  • Support OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate safety activities involving railroad operations, hazardous chemical receiving, and contractors.
  • Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating safety policies and procedures.

• Incident Investigation and Corrective Actions
• Emergency Response and Preparedness
• Training and Employee Engagement

You’ll be someone who can bring:

• Three to five years of industrial safety experience; pulp and paper or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards, and incident investigation.
• Experience participating in PHAs, HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and corrective-action management preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and computer skills.
• OSHA General Industry training required or completion within an established timeframe.
  • PHA/HAZOP facilitation training or experience (preferred).
  • HAZWOPER, emergency response, or industrial fire safety experience (preferred).
  • Familiarity with P&IDs, MOC, and PSSR (preferred).

Why you’ll love working for RYAM:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short term / Long term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bonus / Merit
• Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Retirement plan

EOE/Vet/Disability