Senior Environmental Engineer - Remote Midwest Travel

Smurfit Westrock plc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Environmental Services Manager to lead environmental compliance and technical support for converting operations across the Midwest. You will develop EMS, provide regulatory guidance, and drive improvement initiatives with manufacturing facilities.

The role reports to the Director of Environmental Services and involves coordinating audits, permitting, and special projects to ensure cost-effective environmental compliance. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, chemistry, environmental science or other related science discipline.
• 5 or more years of previous environmental experience in the pulp and paper industry or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Management Systems: Assist facility personnel in developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems consistent with Smurfit Westrock’s Environmental Excellence program to foster ongoing environmental compliance.
• Compliance Advice: Provide environmental compliance assistance to the corrugated and consumer packaging manufacturing facilities and periodically conduct environmental assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Technical Assistance: Furnish environmental technical assistance to the manufacturing facilities, including providing advice on air emissions monitoring and control, wastewater treatment system operations, and landfill/solid waste management.
• Permitting: Assist in obtaining and maintaining environmental permits.
• Special Projects Support: Support capital and strategic projects by identifying applicable environmental requirements and devising strategies to meet them in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Enforcement Support: Assist facilities in resolving any environmental enforcement actions, coordinating with assigned legal counsel as required.
• Training and Auditing: Participate in environmental audits. Conduct environmental training for facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in engineering or science

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Environmental Services Manager to lead environmental compliance and technical support for converting operations across the Midwest. You will develop EMS, provide regulatory guidance, and drive improvement initiatives with manufacturing facilities.

The role reports to the Director of Environmental Services and involves coordinating audits, permitting, and special projects to ensure cost-effective environmental compliance. Travel up to 50% is expected.