Environmental Engineer

International Paper • Prattville, AL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineer works within the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) group at the Prattville Mill, a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two paper machines and process lines for wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. The position implements, coordinates, maintains, monitors, and reports on environmental programs and reports to the Environmental Manager.

The role provides environmental and safety leadership, coordinates waste-management compliance, supports landfill operations, prepares and updates environmental reports, and works with mill operations, maintenance, management, regulators, contractors, and community members. It also supports environmental audits, corrective actions, environmental management system procedures, operating procedures, training, and change implementation. The position serves on the HSE weekend duty team and provides environmental support during outages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or another related field.
• Eight to ten years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a computer and proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet programs, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to instill safety as a core value and communicate a shared vision for safety.
• Ability to promote engagement and respect and represent company policy while advocating for crew and team needs and concerns.
• Ability to quickly develop thorough knowledge of department and mill processes, equipment, and systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels, external regulatory agencies, and community members.
• Ability to engage team members inclusively in area, department, and mill responsibilities.
• Ability to use the International Paper Management of Change Process to drive change.
• Ability to work effectively alone or within a team.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of EHS&S operations, regulatory requirements, and systems.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Pulp and paper industry experience.
• Environmental area experience or knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience with the practical application of environmental regulations.
• Plant Applications and PI ProcessBook experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
• Report and communicate safety and performance measurements against objectives.
• Complete safety audits to ensure internal and external resources comply with safe work practices.
• Coordinate and drive waste-management compliance activities.
• Ensure the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities.
• Interface with federal and state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill.
• Participate in environmental compliance audits and help sites close open action items.
• Prepare, review, and update environmental reports.
• Provide day-to-day regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel.
• Manage day-to-day waste activities related to landfill operations and support landfill operators.
• Maintain strong relationships with HSE colleagues, business unit personnel, and operating and maintenance leaders.
• Coordinate and communicate with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns and support, including periodic environmental compliance training for salaried and hourly teams as needed.
• Serve on the HSE group's weekend duty team.
• Provide environmental support during outages.
• Act as the owner's representative for contractors providing services within the Environmental department.
• Develop corrective action plans to address systematic gaps.
• Participate in and lead development of Environmental Management System procedures for waste management.
• Use and improve existing systems for managing daily activities, including developing standard operating procedures.
• Initiate and facilitate problem-solving through trouble-cause-correction processes.
• Maintain process knowledge and understanding of HSE operations, regulatory requirements, and systems.
• Make timely and effective decisions and implement systems to improve or sustain results.
• Facilitate implementation of new procedures and controls required by changes in facilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time