Environmental Engineer

PCA • DeRidder, LA

61d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a Fortune 500 company, is seeking an Environmental Engineer for its DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill. PCA is an ideas and solutions company focused on corrugated packaging and paper products, with approximately 15,000 team members across over 100 locations in the United States. The company's mission is to serve customer needs with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer, Chemical Engineer
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, performance testing, biology, chemistry, process operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
• Possess strong writing, analytical, organizational skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail, time management, self motivated, and personal responsibility
• Ability to listen, communicate, and follow procedure/instruction
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, federal and state agency reporting
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems, Continuous Monitoring Systems, Relative Accuracy Test Audit
• Familiar with release/spill event reporting requirements of USEPA/LSP/LDEQ
• Fundamental understanding of core environmental statutes and regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Emergency Planning & Right-to-Know Act, New Source Performance Standards, Maximum Achievable Control Technology, Part 70 Title V Operating Permits, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate compliance status of mill operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions
• Read, comprehend, and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to the mill site
• Establish a positive and productive working relationship with operations, maintenance, regulatory agencies, contractors
• Identify potential problem areas, develop corrective actions and/or plans, and follow through until complete
• Prepare compliance reports (i.e. semiannual, annual, and performance test reports) for submission to regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with operations and contractors for conducting required compliance tasks such as performance testing
• Create and/or revise compliance procedures or plans
• Conduct field activities
• Participate and assist in audits and inspections
• Perform and complete other tasks assigned by supervisor
• Input information and maintain databases, spreadsheets

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Disability coverage
• 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options
• Employer matching contributions to 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level