Environmental Engineer: Compliance & Sustainability at the Mill

Domtar; Ashdown (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar is seeking an Environmental Engineer for the Ashdown Mill in Arkansas to manage compliance with environmental regulations and lead sustainability efforts. The role focuses on lubrication of regulatory obligations, monitoring programs, and reporting across air, water, and waste streams.

You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, conduct training, and participate in capital projects to minimize environmental impact while supporting energy and water conservation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in pulp and paper.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring equipment and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Manage routine sampling, monitoring, and analysis of air, water, and waste streams.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics (e.g., emissions, effluent, waste generation).
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports and permits.
• Maintain and update environmental management systems and documentation.
• Investigate and respond to environmental incidents.
• Review capital improvement projects for permit and regulatory impacts.
• Conduct environmental training for employees and contractors.
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to implement pollution prevention and waste minimization strategies.
• Support energy and water conservation initiatives.
• Review capital improvement projects for sustainability impacts.
• Work with environmental personnel across the Domtar mill system.
• Involvement in our local community through volunteer efforts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental or Chemical Eng

PE license or EIT certification

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Domtar is seeking an Environmental Engineer for the Ashdown Mill in Arkansas to manage compliance with environmental regulations and lead sustainability efforts. The role focuses on lubrication of regulatory obligations, monitoring programs, and reporting across air, water, and waste streams.

You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, conduct training, and participate in capital projects to minimize environmental impact while supporting energy and water conservation.