Sr. Environmental Engineer

The Opportunity The Environmental Engineer at our mill in Hodge, LA, ensures the mill achieves environmental compliance as required by permits and law. The main areas overseen are wastewater, air, solid, and hazardous waste. The position also requires managing laboratory technicians and ensuring all lab testing and data is done properly

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

Routinely engage in safety meetings, programs, and mill safety efforts

Help ensure compliance with existing and proposed federal, state, and local rules and regulations

Interface with regulatory agencies on behalf of the Company or business unit

Assist with the development of site environmental goals and monitor key performance metrics

Support incident reporting, response, and corrective action implementation

Assist operations with troubleshooting environmental-related issues

Assist in environmental programs including:

Title V air permit program

MACT programs

Stack testing

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Monitoring

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)

Emissions Inventory

Refrigerant Management

Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to obtain and maintain environmental permits

Assist with other environmental programs, including NPDES, Groundwater, SPCC, Solid Waste, Universal Waste, and Hazardous Waste, as needed

Prepare a variety of regulatory reports which require data collection, calculations, accurate recordkeeping, and an adherence to regulatory deadlines

Participate in the on-call weekend duty rotation

Assit in management of the wastewater treatment system

Managing environmental laboratory and lab technicians

Data reporting to LDEQ, USGS, Dept. of Natural Resources, and other state/local agencies

Managing and assisting with projects (dredging, levee repair, maintenance)

Environmental inspections/audits throughout the mill

Accounting/purchasing related to environmental budget

Data collection and processing data related to water, air, waste

To perform the job successfully, an individual needs to consistently apply and demonstrate the following behavioral competencies:

Safety –

Models and promotes a safe and responsible work environment, uses required PPE, reports issues, and maintains clean work environment.

Composure –

Maintains composure in challenging or high-pressure situations, manages stress well, and avoids defensiveness or frustration.

Managing Diversity –

Treats people fairly, demonstrates respect and inclusion when working with diverse individuals, supports equal opportunity and inclusive hiring.

Ethics and Values –

Models core values through ethical decision-making and trustworthy behavior and demonstrates integrity and respect in all situations.

Integrity and Trust –

Is honest, reliable, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, and communicates truthfully.

Listening –

Listens actively, patiently and with collaboration and accurately reflects others’ viewpoints whether in agreement or disagreement.

Written Communications –

Writes clearly, concisely, and effectively in a variety of communication settings.

Knowledge / Skills The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to analyze data

Make decisions quickly based on data

Requires overall knowledge of mill processes and how each area can impact the environment

Problem solving skills and must be able to think quickly to give guidance or resolve an issue

Communication skills are required for correspondence with various agencies, upper management, and other mill personnel.

Critical Learning Experiences Prior experience in environmental or related industries preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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