Environmental Co-op: Plant Compliance & Field Ops

Ahlstrom-5; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Housing

Housing Stipend

Job summary

Ahlstrom Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant seeks an Environmental Co-op for the 2027 Spring semester and summer (January - August). This role offers hands-on experience in environmental compliance, data collection, field investigations, and WWTP operations within a manufacturing setting.

Pay rate is $27.00 per hour, with student housing or a housing stipend available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, be enrolled in Environmental Engineering, Management, Science, Civil/E

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area for January–August 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the position.
• Strong desire to work within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for each grade of paper.
• Support environmental inspections, audits, site assessments and day-to-day operations.
• Assist with monitoring programs related to air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, hazardous materials, and other environmental areas.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of environmental permits, reports, plans, and compliance documentation.
• Support energy, sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Assist with environmental sampling, fieldwork, data collection and project planning as needed.
• Assist WWTP plant operators and maintenance with day-to-day wastewater treatment activities.
• Perform or assist with basic water quality testing and laboratory analyses.
• Updating standard operating procedures as needed
• Continually looking for opportunities to improve. Our Co-ops bring a fresh perspective and new ideas.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Education

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Management

Environmental Science

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Ahlstrom Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant seeks an Environmental Co-op for the 2027 Spring semester and summer (January - August). This role offers hands-on experience in environmental compliance, data collection, field investigations, and WWTP operations within a manufacturing setting.

Pay rate is $27.00 per hour, with student housing or a housing stipend available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, be enrolled in Environmental Engineering, Management, Science, Civil/E