Environmental Engineer

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill on site. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, field activities, and collaboration with operations and regulators to ensure safe, compliant processes.

The candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and 5–10 years in manufacturing, with strong documentation and analytical skills. Starting salary is market-competitive for the region; travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, performance testing, biology, chemistry, and process operations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, time management, self-motivation.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and follow procedures.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate compliance status of mill operations with regulations and permit conditions.
• Read, comprehend, and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to the mill site.
• Establish productive working relationships with operations, maintenance, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
• Identify problem areas, develop corrective actions, and follow through until complete.
• Prepare compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with operations and contractors for required compliance tasks such as testing.
• Create or revise compliance procedures or plans.
• Conduct field activities and participate in audits and inspections.
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Input information and maintain databases and spreadsheets.
• Periodic travel will be necessary.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

DeRidder Environmental Engineer Position

PCA is hiring an Environmental Engineer to work onsite in our DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Monitor and evaluate compliance status of mill operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions
• Read, comprehend, and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to the mill site
• Establish a positive and productive working relationship with operations, maintenance, regulatory agencies, contractors
• Identify potential problem areas, develop corrective actions and/or plans, and follow through until complete
• Prepare compliance reports (i.e. semiannual, annual, and performance test reports) for submission to regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with operations and contractors for conducting required compliance tasks such as performance testing
• Create and/or revise compliance procedures or plans
• Conduct field activities
• Participate and assist in audits and inspections
• Perform and complete other tasks assigned by supervisor
• Input information and maintain databases, spreadsheets
• Periodic travel will be necessary

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer, Chemical Engineer
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, performance testing, biology, chemistry, process operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
• Possess strong writing, analytical, organizational skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail, time management, self motivated, and personal responsibility
• Ability to listen, communicate, and follow procedure/instruction
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Knowledge/Competencies:

• Knowledgeable in air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, federal and state agency reporting
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems, Continuous Monitoring Systems, Relative Accuracy Test Audit
• Familiar with release/spill event reporting requirements of USEPA/LSP/LDEQ
• Fundamental understanding of core environmental statutes and regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Emergency Planning & Right-to-Know Act, New Source Performance Standards, Maximum Achievable Control Technology, Part 70 Title V Operating Permits, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Compensation is dependent on qualifications of the candidate. Starting salary range for the position is $90,000-120,000. This position is