Environmental Engineer

International Paper; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

International Paper in Prattville, Alabama, seeks an Environmental Engineer to lead environmental programs at the Prattville Mill. The role reports to the Environmental Manager and involves safety leadership, regulatory coordination, and waste management compliance.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in engineering or environmental sciences, 8–10 years in manufacturing (pulp and paper preferred), and experience with environmental regulations and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other related field.
• No 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
• Report and communicate safety and performance measurements against objectives.
• Complete safety audits to ensure compliance with safe work practices.
• Coordinate and drive all waste management compliance activities.
• Interface with federal, state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill.

Skills

Excel

Word processing

PI ProcessBook

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Plant Applications

PI ProcessBook

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Environmental Engineer

Pay Rate: $94,000 - $125,000

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

Category/Shift: Salaried Full Time

Physical Location: 100 Jensen Rd. Prattville, AL

Position 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 results


• Reporting and communicating safety and performance measurements against objectives


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


• Coordinating and driving all waste management compliance activities


• Ensuring that the mill is aligned with corporate initiatives and priorities


• Interfacing directly with federal, 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


• Prepares, reviews and updates 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 waste activities related to landfill operations and provide support to landfill operators


• Participating as a member of HSE 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


• Serving on a weekend duty team for the HSE group


• Providing environmental support during outages


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


• Develop Corrective Actions Plans to address systematic gaps


• Participating and leading in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for Waste 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)


• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively


• Maintain process knowledge and understanding of HSE operations, regulatory requirements and systems


• Work effectively alone and within a team


• Make timely and effective decisions


• Implementing systems to improve/sustain results


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


• Serving on a weekend duty team for the HSE group


• Perform other duties as requested

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other related field


• No 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 required

The Skills You Will Bring

• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety


• Actively promote a culture of engagement and respect


• Represent both company policy and direction, as well as actively advocate for crew/team needs and concerns


• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems


• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels including external regulatory agencies and community members


• Approach responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill


• Utilize the International Paper Management of Change Process to drive change


• Work effectively alone or within a team


• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams


• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively


• Maintain process knowledge and understanding of EHS&S operations, regulatory requirements and systems


• Make timely and effective decisions

About Us

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

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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 [e-mail] or [phone].