Environmental Engineering Region Manager

Boise Cascade•Oakdale, LA

58d

About The Position

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America - and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life - from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a look at what's included: Medical + Prescription Drug Dental + Vision 401(k) Retirement Savings Provide guidance and advice to region manufacturing staff regarding company environmental control policy and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operating permits. Identify environmental permitting needs and take necessary action to secure the required permits. Develop region policies and procedures concerning waste and emissions discharges and regulated material control ensuring safe and efficient quality operations of all facilities. Collect data, measurements and samples for technical and environmental monitoring purposes. Investigate noncompliance conditions, set up experiments in order to determine solutions and recommend modification to eliminate causes. Recognize an event or circumstance that is not in compliance (or is a potential non-compliance) with permit requirements and/or regulations and takes appropriate corrective action. This includes all media (air, solid and hazardous waste, water) and encompasses both administrative findings and field observations. Maintain records, review, analyze, compile reports, and summarize information from mills and outside sources, including spreadsheets and data entry. Analyze impact of new regulations and legislation on policy and procedures. Incumbent may negotiate with regulatory staff regarding monitoring, reporting and permit-related requirements. Incumbent may actively participate as a key player in capital planning, construction of engineered solutions for environmental problems, and extraordinary maintenance budgeting at some facilities. Incumbent may develop and oversee the implementation and effectiveness of environmental tracking systems and training materials. Communicate environmental issues with mill and region management and with corporate environmental staff. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function.
First-hand knowledge and experience managing wood products environmental compliance programs at the mill level and extensive knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations as they apply to the wood products industry.
Strong knowledge of environmental site assessment processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
The position requires the ability to work independently as well as to work in small teams effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or sciences preferred.
Typically, more than 10 years' experience in management of environmental activities in an industrial, consulting, or government regulatory capacity.
PE license or professional certification in soil science, hydrology, geology, or chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and advice to region manufacturing staff regarding company environmental control policy and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operating permits.
Identify environmental permitting needs and take necessary action to secure the required permits.
Develop region policies and procedures concerning waste and emissions discharges and regulated material control ensuring safe and efficient quality operations of all facilities.
Collect data, measurements and samples for technical and environmental monitoring purposes.
Investigate noncompliance conditions, set up experiments in order to determine solutions and recommend modification to eliminate causes.
Recognize an event or circumstance that is not in compliance (or is a potential non-compliance) with permit requirements and/or regulations and takes appropriate corrective action.
Maintain records, review, analyze, compile reports, and summarize information from mills and outside sources, including spreadsheets and data entry.
Analyze impact of new regulations and legislation on policy and procedures.
Negotiate with regulatory staff regarding monitoring, reporting and permit-related requirements.
Actively participate as a key player in capital planning, construction of engineered solutions for environmental problems, and extraordinary maintenance budgeting at some facilities.
Develop and oversee the implementation and effectiveness of environmental tracking systems and training materials.
Communicate environmental issues with mill and region management and with corporate environmental staff.
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.