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Environmental Engineer

Description:

Position Title:

Environmental Engineer

Pay Rate:

$90,900 - $101,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category:

Salary full-time (exempt)

Physical Location:

International Paper – Columbus Mill

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

The Environmental Engineer position supports the mill’s environmental compliance assurance programs while promoting continued environmental performance. This position reports to the Environmental Manager and is responsible for supporting, developing and administering the facility Environmental processes, programs, and leadership as well as assuring our compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements and Laws. Pay Level will be commensurate with experience.

As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, the Columbus Mill produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. The Columbus Mill is a fully integrated pulp manufacturing facility, including multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, and power and recovery boilers.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Promote an atmosphere of safety excellence through leading by example and intervening when necessary to correct behaviors.

• Interfacing directly with state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill within the community and region.

• Participates in environmental compliance audits and assists the sites in closing the open action items.

• Prepare, review and update various environmental reports.

• Interacting with and providing regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel on a day-to-day basis.

• Managing day-to-day wastewater and solid waste activities providing supervision to hourly team members.

• Participating as a member of EHS department; maintaining strong relationships with other business unit personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leaders.

• Coordinating and communicating with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns/support, including periodic training for salaried and hourly teams on environmental compliance as needed.

• Working with mill engineering and operations to evaluate capital projects for potential permitting needs.

• Responsible for serving on a weekend duty rotation.

• Providing environmental outage coordination, both for routine and annual outages.

• Coordinating regulatory wastewater compliance testing activities.

• Filling in for Environmental Manager when needed.

• Acting as owner’s representative for contractors providing services within EHS department.

• Providing visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.

• Completing safety audits to ensure internal and external resources are complying with safe work practices.

• Reporting and communicating safety and performance measurements against objectives.

• Leading and delivering results through Global Manufacturing System (GMS) based systems; assuring compliance with GMS expectations.

• Participating and leading in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water, waste, and air management.

• Actively 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).

• Understanding and promoting Manufacturing Excellence (ME) tools and processes; participating and leading ME improvement initiatives in the department.

• Supporting 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results.

• Facilitating the implementation of new procedures and controls required by the change in facilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• B.S. Degree in Environmental or Chemical engineering, environmental sciences or related technical field, or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment

• 2-5 years of experience in the area of environmental compliance is preferred but not required

• Knowledge and experience with practical application of environmental regulations desired

• Demonstrated track record of success in working in a team environment with focus on results, safety, and ability to solve problems

• Plant Applications and PI ProcessBook experience preferred

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, SAP business systems, and other databases

• Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred

• Excellent leadership skills

• Proven commitment to safety and safety processes

• High level of initiative and motivation with a desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills

• Able to excel with minimum supervision and work independently

• Strong communication skills (oral & written)

• Competencies:

• Action Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Organizing, Perseverance, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive For Results, Time Management, Customer Focus, Integrity & Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Listening, Peer Relationships, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional/Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Self-Development, Technical Learning

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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Location:

Columbus, MS, US, 39703

Category: Environment Health & Safety

Date: Apr 9, 2024

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