Environmental Engineer - Gypsum (Sweetwater, TX)

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Corp. seeks an Environmental Engineer for the Gypsum plant in Sweetwater, TX.

You will manage federal and state environmental programs, integrate the Environmental Management System with plant operations, and serve as the technical expert on environmental performance standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–2 years’ experience in manufacturing environmental compliance, with responsibilities spanning air, wastewater, storm water, and waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering.
• 1–2 years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Experience with air, wastewater, storm water is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Environmental Technical Expert and GP Environmental Performance Standard Owner.
• Manage EPA and state (TCEQ) compliance programs.
• Support and implement the Environmental Management System.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit reports to outside agencies.
• Train facility personnel on environmental regulations.
• Obtain and maintain Method 9 Opacity certification.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Environmental Engineer - Gypsum (Sweetwater, TX)

Your Job

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Environmental Technical Expert and GP Environmental Performance Standard Owner
• Manage compliance of federal (EPA) and state (TCEQ) environmental program requirements, including but not limited to air, wastewater, storm water, solid and hazardous waste, CERCLA/EPCRA, and FCC
• Support and implementation of GP's Environmental Management System (Risk Management System), as well as integration of the environmental system into the plant's overall operations plan
• Be knowledgeable in environmental regulations (federal, state and local) applicable to the facility and assess compliance, procedural and financial impacts to the facility
• Analyze incident and compliance trend data and work with operating departments to reduce risk
• Lead environmental incident investigations, mitigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Manage the environmental compliance calendar, coordinate activities and prepare/submit reports to outside agencies on schedule
• Manage hazardous materials program and mitigate exposure to safety and environmental hazards and risks in the workplace
• Identify cost effective solutions for technical and regulatory environmental issues
• Train facility personnel with respect to environmental regulations
• Obtain and maintain Method 9 Opacity certification

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, or related technical field

What Will Put You Ahead

• Strong communication, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
• 1-2 years of experience managing environmental compliance programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of air compliance, storm water, wastewater, SPCC, ECRA, waste management, and environmental reporting requirements

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