Environmental Specialist

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

We are seeking applicants for an Environmental Specialist in our International Falls, Minnesota Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Job Information:

Key priorities may include NPDES and Title V Air Permit Management, Ash Land Application Program, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Above Ground Storage (AST) Tank Permit, Accident/Incident Investigations, Environmental Training, Risk Management Plan (RMP) Management, agency reporting and interface, and overall environmental compliance management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with mill operations as they relate to environmental principals.

• The position will develop, implement, and maintain systems to ensure compliance with Facility, Corporate, Local, State, and Federal requirements of the facilities air, waste, and water programs.

• Responsible for permitting plans for environmental programs.

• Lead the environmental review process surrounding capital projects.

• Assistance with multimedia environmental projects as needed within the department.

• Interface with regulatory agencies, as needed, on compliance and/or enforcement issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be organized and able to communicate effectively.

• Must be able to function and contribute within a team environment.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must have a valid and current driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science field.

• At least 3 years of experience in the Environmental Field.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $85,000 to $125,000.

• Paid Vacation.

• Paid Holidays.

• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.

• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

• More information about the Company’s benefits can be found in the Employee Information section of PCA’s website : Employee Information | Packaging Corporation of America (

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 85,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 125,000 USD