Environmental Engineer

Global Cellulose Fibers•Columbus, MS

10d•$91,000 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineer position supports the mill’s environmental compliance assurance programs while promoting continued environmental performance. This position reports to the Environmental Manager and is responsible for supporting, developing and administering the facility Environmental processes, programs, and leadership as well as assuring our compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements and Laws. Pay Level will be commensurate with experience. As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, the Columbus Mill produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. The Columbus Mill is a fully integrated pulp manufacturing facility, including multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, and power and recovery boilers. Our Environmental Engineer will: Promote an atmosphere of safety excellence through leading by example and intervening when necessary to correct behaviors.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Environmental or Chemical engineering, environmental sciences or related technical field, or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
2-5 years of experience in the area of environmental compliance is preferred but not required
Knowledge and experience with practical application of environmental regulations desired
Demonstrated track record of success in working in a team environment with focus on results, safety, and ability to solve problems
Plant Applications and PI Process Book experience preferred
Strong computer skills including proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, SAP business systems, and other databases
Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred
Excellent leadership skills
Proven commitment to safety and safety processes
High level of initiative and motivation with a desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills
Able to excel with minimum supervision and work independently
Strong communication skills (oral & written)

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of experience in the area of environmental compliance is preferred but not required
Knowledge and experience with practical application of environmental regulations desired
Plant Applications and PI Process Book experience preferred
Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Interfacing directly with state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill within the community and region.
Participates in environmental compliance audits and assists the sites in closing the open action items.
Prepare, review and update various environmental reports.
Interacting with and providing regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel on a day-to-day basis.
Managing day-to-day wastewater and solid waste activities providing supervision to hourly team members.
Participating as a member of EHS department; maintaining strong relationships with other business unit personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leaders.
Coordinating and communicating with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns/support, including periodic training for salaried and hourly teams on environmental compliance as needed.
Working with mill engineering and operations to evaluate capital projects for potential permitting needs.
Responsible for serving on a weekend duty rotation.
Providing environmental outage coordination, both for routine and annual outages.
Coordinating regulatory wastewater compliance testing activities.
Filling in for Environmental Manager when needed.
Acting as owner’s representative for contractors providing services within EHS department.
Providing visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
Completing safety audits to ensure internal and external resources are complying with safe work practices.
Reporting and communicating safety and performance measurements against objectives.
Participating in and leading in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water, waste, and air management.
Actively using and improving upon existing systems for managing daily activities, including development of standard operating procedures (SOP).
Initiating and facilitating problem solving.
Understanding and promoting Manufacturing Excellence (ME) tools and processes; participating and leading ME improvement initiatives in the department.
Supporting 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results.
Facilitating the implementation of new procedures and controls required by the change infacilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures.