Environmental Engineer

Position Title: 

Environmental Engineer

Pay Rate:

$90,900-$111,100

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salary full-time (exempt)

Physical Location:

2449 Stagecoach Rd

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

The Job You Will Perform:

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on changing business needs of the company.

• Serve as a technical expert for Environmental compliance for Mill business units. Identify, assess, and recommend approaches to ensure the Mill maintains compliance and resolve potential non-compliance in a timely and cost effective manner, engaging key stakeholders throughout.
• Manage  and compile environmental compliance reports and permit renewals for the following permits: NPDES Permit, Groundwater Withdrawal Permit, Surface Water Withdrawal Permit, Storm Water Permit, Solid Waste Handling Permit and Potable Water Permit. Serve as process owner of the environmental testing conducted by the Central Lab to include Flint River and Lake Blackshear sampling, which is accessed by boat. 
• Conduct storm water sampling and additional environmental sampling as needed.
• Manages data gathering, calculations and daily follow-ups pertaining to central lab environmental testing, wastewater effluent treatment and holding pond management.
• Update environmental procedures and provide environmental training as needed.
• Serve as IPCC for the mill waste hauling and landfill contractors and manage the daily landfill operations.
• Manage the mill’s hazardous waste, universal waste, SPCC plan, and recycling programs.
• Drive continuous and deliberate improvement including systems development to insure compliance and prevent problems.
• Align environmental strategies for the Mill to achieve Company, Business and Mill objectives including Sustainability goals.
• Provide support during development and implementation of regulatory compliance projects and programs.
• Promote and utilize employee engagement to achieve desired results.
• Interact with regulatory agencies.
• Interact with corporate leaders and Subject Matter Experts.
• Manage resources such as consultants and/or salaried staff as required to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports and permits.
• Knowledgeable of emerging environmental regulations.
• Serve on environmental weekend rotation team.

Quality Expectations

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or environmental sciences/management or related degree.
• Minimum of –3-5 years’ environmental experience in a broad range of manufacturing. environments, forest products industry preferred.
• Experience with regulatory & electronic reporting systems (e.g., NetDMR, GEOS) is preferred.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain the following licenses and certifications:  GA Water Operator Class IV License or higher, GA Wastewater Operator Class III License or higher, GA Wastewater Lab Analyst License, GA Landfill Operator Certification, Asbestos Abatement Project Management Certification, and GSWCC Level 1A Erosion and Sedimentation Certification or higher.
• Track record of success in working in a team environment.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills in common applications, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills; presentation and training delivery skills.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including: Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

• On-site Fitness Center

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper 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 culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper 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. 

International Paper 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.