Environmental Technician- Sweetwater, TX

Koch•Sweetwater, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as an Environmental Technician. Reporting to the Complex Quality Manager, the Environmental Technician is responsible for promoting and supporting the development, implementation, and management of the facility’s environmental compliance programs and systems. This position will assist in ensuring facility compliance with pertinent government regulations, including state and federal air regulations for air emissions, storm water, wastewater, and hazardous waste. The role will also help ensure that the site conforms to relative company policies and procedures, such as Georgia Pacific's Environmental Performance Standards.

Requirements

Experience in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or any STEM field
Experience with Environmental permitting and regulations
Experience conducting facility audits or inspections to identify improvement areas
Experience in project management
Experience with emissions calculations
Experience implementing key management systems/controls such as Permits, Plans, License & Registration, and Compliance Calendars

Responsibilities

Manage compliance of federal (EPA) and state/local environmental program requirements, including but not limited to air, wastewater, stormwater, solid and hazardous waste, CERCLA/EPCRA, TSCA, and FCC
Support and implementation of the Corporate Environmental Management System (Critical Risk Management System), as well as integration of the environmental system into the plant’s overall Operational Excellence (OpEx) Plan
Be knowledgeable in environmental regulations (federal, state, and local) applicable to the facility and assess compliance, procedural and financial impacts to the facility
Analyze incident and compliance trend data and work with operating departments to reduce risk
Lead environmental incident investigations, mitigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Manage compliance calendar, coordinate activities and prepare/submit reporting to outside agencies on schedule
Manage hazardous materials program and mitigate exposure to safety and environmental hazards and risks in the workplace
Identify cost effective solutions for technical and regulatory environmental issues
Train facility personnel with respect to environmental regulations
Obtain and maintain Method 9 Opacity certification.