Environmental Engineer

Environmental EngineerColumbus MSPay Rate: $91000 - $111000Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay The Role:The Environmental Engineer position supports the mills environmental compliance assurance programs while promoting continued environmental performance. This position reports to the Environmental Manager and is responsible for supporting developing and administering the facility Environmental processes programs and leadership as well as assuring our compliance with Local State and Federal requirements and Laws. Pay Level will be commensurate with one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world the Columbus Mill produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. The Columbus Mill is a fully integrated pulp manufacturing facility including multiple process lines of wood handling pulping and power and recovery boilers. Our Environmental Engineer will:Promote an atmosphere of safety excellence through leading by example and intervening when necessary to correct directly with state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill within the community and in environmental compliance audits and assists the sites in closing the open action review and update various environmental reports. Interacting with and providing regulatory guidance to mill operations maintenance and management personnel on a day-to-day day-to-day wastewater and solid waste activities providing supervision to hourly team as a member of EHS department; maintaining strong relationships with other business unit personnel as well as operating and maintenance department and communicating with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns/support including periodic training for salaried and hourly teams on environmental compliance as with mill engineering and operations to evaluate capital projects for potential permitting for serving on a weekend duty environmental outage coordination both for routine and annual regulatory wastewater compliance testing in for Environmental Manager when as owners representative for contractors providing services within EHS visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety safety audits to ensure internal and external resources are complying with safe work and communicating safety and performance measurements against in and leading in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water waste and air using and improving upon existing systems for managing daily activities including development of standard operating procedures (SOP).Initiating and facilitating problem and promoting Manufacturing Excellence (ME) tools and processes; participating and leading ME improvement initiatives in the 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects audit systems and excellent the implementation of new procedures and controls required by the change infacilities products and corporate policies and procedures. About You: Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesB.S. Degree in Environmental or Chemical engineering environmental sciences or related technical field or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment2-5 years of experience in the area of environmental compliance is preferred but not requiredKnowledge and experience with practical application of environmental regulations desiredDemonstrated track record of success in working in a team environment with focus on results safety and ability to solve problemsPlant Applications and PI Process Book experience preferred Strong computer skills including proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications SAP business systems and other databasesExperience in the pulp and paper industry is preferredExcellent leadership skillsProven commitment to safety and safety processesHigh level of initiative and motivation with a desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skillsAble to excel with minimum supervision and work independentlyStrong communication skills (oral & written) About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine care incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and addition our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials paints coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting GCF:Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families including:Medical Dental Life insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsShort-term and Long-term Disability401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributionsPaid Time OffPhysical Location of Position: Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill4335 Carson Road Columbus MS 39701Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .