Environmental & Process Engineer: Water/Wastewater Systems

Dunn Paper; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Prescription Drug Benefit

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Health Savings account

Paid time off and Paid Holidays

Student Loan Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BiOrigin Specialty Products is seeking an Environmental & Process Engineer for our East Hartford paper mill. You will lead environmental compliance, manage water and air systems, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes training, regulatory reporting, and hands-on involvement in the production process to advance sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the mill’s water and air environmental systems, ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate sample collection, laboratory testing, and all required reporting to state and federal EPA agencies.
• Monitor daily operation of the mill wastewater systems and provide operator training, implementing continuous-improvement practices to optimize performance.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all mill permits, including renewals, applications, and environmental/spill response plans.
• Collaborate with staff to identify and resolve issues related to safety, environmental performance, quality, production, and cost.
• Oversee raw material usage, especially within stock preparation—and provide technical guidance to beater room personnel to ensure correct use of pulp, recycled fiber, chemicals, and related materials.
• Serve as the Process Engineer for water treatment and stock preparation operations, offering training and information on all equipment and processes within the area of responsibility.
• Optimize water treatment and stock preparations process equipment utilizing current best practices including automation ideas to be implemented in coordination with process controls engineer.
• Fully engage in safety programs and meetings, including safety talks, audits, and crew meetings.
• Coordinate the mill’s chemical and waste safety programs, providing training on chemical and hazardous waste handling, disposal procedures, manifest accuracy, and required recordkeeping.
• Participate in the on-call manager rotation

Skills

Time management

Communication (verbal & written)

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/chemical/mechanical engineering or science related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

JDE

Outlook

Job description

BiOrigin Specialty Products is seeking an Environmental & Process Engineer for our East Hartford paper mill. You will lead environmental compliance, manage water and air systems, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes training, regulatory reporting, and hands-on involvement in the production process to advance sustainability and operational excellence.