Environmental Engineer

Environmental EngineerPay Rate: $94,000 - $125,000Category/Shift: Salaried Full-TimePhysical Location: 100 Jensen Rd. Prattville, ALPosition Scope: The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two paper machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. The scope of the position includes implementing, coordinating, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting the progress of environmental programs. The position works within the HSE, Health Safety and Environmental, group and reports to the Environmental Manager.The Job You Will Perform:The Environmental Engineer's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Providing visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety resultsReporting and communicating safety and performance measurements against objectivesCompleting safety audits to ensure internal and external resources are complying with safe work practicesCoordinating and driving all waste management compliance activitiesEnsuring that the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and prioritiesInterfacing directly with federal, state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill within the community and regionParticipates in environmental compliance audits and assists the sites in closing the open action itemsPrepares, reviews and updates environmental reportsInteracting with and providing regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel on a day-to-day basisManaging day-to-day waste activities related to landfill operations and provide support to landfill operatorsParticipating as a member of HSE department; maintaining strong relationships with other business unit personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leadersCoordinating and communicating with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns/support, including periodic training for salaried and hourly teams on environmental compliance as neededServing on a weekend duty team for the HSE groupProviding environmental support during outagesActing as owner's representative for contractors providing services within Environmental departmentDevelop Corrective Actions Plans to address systematic gapsParticipating and leading in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for Waste managementActively using and improving upon existing systems for managing daily activities, including development of standard operating procedures (SOP)Initiating and facilitating problem solving through trouble-cause-correction processes (TCC)Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectivelyMaintain process knowledge and understanding of HSE operations, regulatory requirements and systemsWork effectively alone and within a teamMake timely and effective decisionsImplementing systems to improve/sustain resultsFacilitating the implementation of new procedures and controls required by the change in facilities, products, and corporate policies and proceduresServing on a weekend duty team for the HSE groupPerform other duties as requestedRequired Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other related fieldNo less than one (8-10) year of experience in a manufacturing environment (pulp and paper industry experience preferred).Environmental area experience or knowledge is preferred.Knowledge and experience with practical application of environmental regulations desired.Must be experienced using a computer and skilled in word processing, spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel)Plant Applications and PI ProcessBook experience is desired but not requiredPosition level and pay may vary based on experience.The Skills You Will Bring:Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safetyActively promote a culture of engagement and respectRepresent both company policy and direction, as well as actively advocate for crew/team needs and concernsQuickly develop thorough knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systemsUtilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels including external regulatory agencies and community membersApproach responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and millUtilize the International Paper Management of Change Process to drive changeWork effectively alone or within a teamAnalyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teamsUtilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectivelyMaintain process knowledge and understanding of EHS&S operations, regulatory requirements and systemsMake timely and effective decisions