ENGINEER-ENVIRONMENTAL - (Valdosta GA Mill)

Colonial Group; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Relocation options

Educational assistance

11 paid holidays

3 weeks vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Colonial Group in Valdosta, GA seeks an Environmental Engineer to manage air compliance and regulatory reporting for the paper mill.

You will assist the Environmental Manager with permitting, training, data integrity, and implementing compliance programs. A BS in an environmental field and 1–2 years of industrial Environmental Engineering experience, plus drug screening and U.S. work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental/physical sciences or related field.
• 1–2 years’ industrial environmental engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Parc View.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and laws.
• Assist permitting on projects involving process changes.
• Develop and implement compliance training and recordkeeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Parc View

Job description

We are seeking resumes for an Environmental Engineer in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for managing all facets of air compliance to ensure that compliance with State and Federal regulations is maintained. The engineer assists the Environmental Manager in strategic planning with emerging regulatory initiatives, day-to-day environmental compliance, and preparing various permit applications and regulatory reports.

Principle Accountabilities

• Ensure that pulp, power, paper, and all support operations comply with all applicable environmental State and Federal permits and laws.
• Consult with engineering on capital planning and project implementation for process modifications or upgrades.
• Assess the need for permitting on projects involving process changes.
• Implement/communicate to affected operating departments permit conditions and compliance programs for new regulations, including training, recordkeeping, and compliance task scheduling.
• Prepare and provide operating department management compliance training.
• Work with team on air issues with environmental agencies regarding data integrity, quality assurance matters, compliance testing plans/results/reports, site inspections, and permit compliance issues.
• Prepare applications for permit issuance or modification and lead negotiations with regulators on new permit terms and conditions.
• Oversee the mill's new chemical approval process and Safety Data Sheet Management.
• Manage required reports, including records retention.
• Prepare other environmental regulatory reports.
• Support other environmental areas as needed with reporting, inspections, contractors, etc.
• Attend training programs as necessary.
• Support the Mills' goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
• Effectively manage jobs for the best result at the lowest cost.
• Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce costs, and improve planning performance.
• Solve problems utilizing the mill's RCFA program.
• Effectively manages contractors for performing jobs.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical science, environmental engineering, environmental science, chemical engineering, pulp & paper science, chemistry, or equivalent education and experience required.
• A minimum of 1 -2 years’ experience, or the equivalent, in industrial Environmental Engineering.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Parc View,
• Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.
• An understanding of industrial air pollution, pollution control measures, and current air quality regulations, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste/landfill, hazardous waste, radioactive materials, CERCLA, EPCRA, and SPCC is strongly desired.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask and build sound relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow-up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

PAY & BENEFITS:

• PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Relocation options
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 week's vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)