Environmental Engineer

International Paper•Prattville, AL

5d•$94,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineer works within the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) group at International Paper’s Prattville Mill, a fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility. The role implements, coordinates, maintains, monitors, and reports on environmental programs, and reports to the Environmental Manager. The position supports mill operations, maintenance, management, and landfill operations on environmental compliance and regulatory matters. It also provides environmental support during outages and participates in the HSE weekend duty team. The position requires visible safety leadership, effective communication with employees and external stakeholders, and coordination of waste-management compliance. The Environmental Engineer represents the mill in dealings with federal and state regulatory agencies and community members, supports audits and corrective actions, prepares environmental reports, and helps develop environmental management procedures and standard operating procedures. The role contributes to a safe, inclusive, and engaged workplace and supports the implementation of changes to facilities, products, and corporate policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
The posting states “No less than one (8-10) year” of experience in a manufacturing environment; pulp and paper industry experience is preferred.
Ability to use 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 to represent company policy while advocating for crew and team needs.
Ability to develop thorough knowledge of department and mill operations, processes, equipment, and systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including communicating with groups and individuals at all levels and with external regulatory agencies and community members.
Ability to engage team members inclusively across the area, department, and mill.
Ability to use the International Paper Management of Change Process to drive change.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions independently or collaboratively.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to maintain process knowledge and understanding 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 applying environmental regulations in practice.
Plant Applications experience.
PI ProcessBook experience.

Responsibilities

Provide visible and active leadership to deliver 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 relationships with HSE colleagues and operating and maintenance department leaders.
Coordinate and communicate with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns and support, including environmental compliance training 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 systems for managing daily activities, including developing standard operating procedures.
Initiate and facilitate problem-solving through trouble-cause-correction processes.
Maintain knowledge of HSE operations, regulatory requirements, and systems.
Implement systems to improve and 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.