Engineer

When you think of manufacturing wood products, do you think of technology and innovation? Our highly automated, state-of-the-art mills require top-level engineering and industrial applications to keep operations running smoothly while maintaining safety at the forefront of everything we do. We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can, and should, be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with our team of talented engineers and mill leadership to improve Weyerhaeuser’s wood product manufacturing and Timberlands operations and provide engineering safety support for various new development efforts.

The Civil / Structural Safety Engineer is a corporate level position; meeting needs across the company’s 34 Wood Products manufacturing and Timberlands facilities in the US and Canada. Work location is flexible, open for discussion and will likely be a hybrid model blending in-office, remote, and travel. This role is a fully remote work-from-home position, provided you are currently based (or are planning to move to) one of the following states : Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Montana, West Virginia.

This position works closely with the company Safety and Engineering functions and business operations to eliminate Serious Injuries and Fatalities and ensure regulatory compliance. The Safety Engineer will reduce injury risk through engineering design and controls while maximizing human and process performance. This position resides in the Engineering department with a dotted line to corporate Health and Safety.

The safety engineer is responsible to :

• Contribute to building a safety culture that enables our technical engineering and operational functions to develop safe and compliant processes, systems and solutions to reduce risk and eliminate injuries focusing on engineering controls.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify engineering solutions to eliminate or reduce risk.
• Apply knowledge of regulatory safety requirements and safety consensus standards in the US and Canada related to machine and equipment safety including fall protection and forestry operations.
• Collaborate with Wood Products, Timberlands, and Health and Safety in the design of systems and procedures including :

a. Engineered fall protection systems

b. Machine guarding

c. Controlling hazardous energy on machinery, robotics and automated systems

d. Reviewing and approving acquisition of, and modifications to equipment

e. Support safety-in-design related to production, fire prevention and life safety, combustible dust, electrical safety, ergonomics, forestry, industrial hygiene and environmental initiatives

Our Investment in You : What We Offer

Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $114,466 to $171,836 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 20% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits : When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement : Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation : We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with paid vacation for up to 3 weeks to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 hours along with paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser : We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Wood Products : We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Salary : $114,466 - $171,836