Environmental Engineer

Domtar Products•Ashdown, AR

46d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Environmental Engineer to join our team at the Ashdown Mill. The environmental department is comprised of two primary functions: compliance and sustainability. Compliance focuses on meeting all regulatory and permit obligations. These are our licenses to operate. Sustainability is, at its core, about efficiency. Eliminating waste makes the mill more efficient and ensures long-term viability of our operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in pulp and paper.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
Experience with environmental monitoring equipment and data analysis.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification.
Experience with ISO 14001 or similar environmental management systems.
Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Manage routine sampling, monitoring, and analysis of air, water, and waste streams.
Track and report environmental performance metrics (e.g., emissions, effluent, waste generation).
Prepare and submit required environmental reports and permits.
Maintain and update environmental management systems and documentation.
Investigate and respond to environmental incidents.
Review capital improvement projects for permit and regulatory impacts.
Conduct environmental training for employees and contractors.
Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to implement pollution prevention and waste minimization strategies.
Support energy and water conservation initiatives.
Review capital improvement projects for sustainability impacts.
Work with environmental personnel across the Domtar mill system.
Involvement in our local community through volunteer efforts.