Sr. Environmental Engineer

Smurfit Westrock•Hopewell, VA

88d•$90,750 - $151,250•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer for their facility in Hopewell, VA. This role provides technical assistance to management regarding environmental protection laws and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations at a large, integrated Kraft pulp mill. The engineer will manage various compliance programs, interact with mill personnel, and contribute to corporate sustainability goals.

Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience with environmental compliance in a manufacturing facility.
Experience developing training programs and providing training in environmental compliance programs.
Experience in a lab and understanding of lab procedures and sampling best practices.
Able to explain complex processes and regulatory requirements in layman’s terms.
Personable and able to build relationships with team members and other departments.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Drive and excellent work ethic.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or other related field.
Experience using Microsoft Office programs.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent planning, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates who have worked in a paper mill.
Solid knowledge of continuous emissions monitors.
PI ProcessBook or SCADA experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in the management of a team of mill employees and contractors.
Interact with and provide regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel.
Maintain strong relationships with other departments to communicate environmental needs and expectations.
Manage day-to-day activities and provide support and supervision to hourly team members.
Participate in environmental audits and complete corrective actions.
Drive efforts to meet corporate sustainability goals.
Manage the environmental lab, supporting periodic process analyses.
Ensure full understanding of regulatory requirements for compliance programs, implement programs with minimal supervision, ensure inclusion in SOPs and policies, maintain and revise written programs, train personnel, ensure accurate reporting, and organize documentation.
Assist with Mill Title V air permit program, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements, Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plan for CEMS, Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS), Ozone-Depleting Substance (ODS) Program, Asbestos Disposal Program, Green House Gas (GHG) Monitoring, Air Permit Applications, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and Radiation Safety Program.
Adhere to all mill safety rules and assist with the development of safety programs.
Perform activities and complete projects in a cost-effective manner to assist in meeting mill and department budget goals.
Complete projects in a manner that assists the mill meet production goals.
Be on a rotating weekend call duty.
Assist in managing workload/projects for co-op students.
Participate in RCFA Process.
Review capital projects with the Engineering team to determine compliance requirements.