Environmental Engineer

About the role

The Mill Environmental Engineer position will report to the Mill Environmental Manager. This position will support GCF and mill performance and environmental goals by managing day-to-day environmental and sustainability responsibilities for the mill and providing leadership and strategic vision to drive continuous environmental improvement.

This position will guarantee the appropriate internal mill resources are identified and readily accessible to accomplish regulatory and corporate requirements and initiatives. This position is a key position within the mill’s EHS team and will take the leadership role on all environmental matters (from environmental incident elimination to new capital program project reviews/implementation and implementation of comprehensive environmental management system expectations) to ensure all regulatory and company expectations are met.

This individual will need to possess leadership skills, be action oriented with a drive for results, be able to learn and adjust quickly, be adept at building effective teams and be able to set priorities based on the mill needs, working closely with appropriate mill and business leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as mill’s back-up ISO 14001 representative.
• Manage and compile environmental compliance reports and permit renewals for the following permits: Title V Air Permit, NPDES Permit, Groundwater Withdrawal Permit, Surface Water Withdrawal Permit, Storm Water Permit, Solid Waste Handling Permit and Potable Water Permit.
• Manage data gathering, calculations and daily follow-ups pertaining to environmental compliance testing and reporting.
• Update environmental procedures and provide environmental training as needed.
• Serve as Contractor Coordinator for the mill environmental contractors.
• Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, installing, operating, and maintaining measuring apparatus necessary to determine the level of pollutants involving air, land and water.
• Drive continuous and deliberate improvement including systems development to ensure 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 permit writers and enforcement agents of state and federal 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.
• Knowable of emerging environmental regulations.
• Serve on environmental weekend rotation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, environmental sciences/management or related degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ environmental experience in a manufacturing environment required, forest products industry preferred.
• Experience with regulatory & electronic reporting systems (e.g., CDX, CEDRI, EGRET, GEOS).
• Title V compliance experience in a manufacturing environment, to include completion of ACC, GHG, Emission Inventory, LDAR and SARA 312 & 313 reporting.
• Strong mathematical skills specifically related to air emissions calculations.
• Experience in developing and submitting Title V amendments, 502b10, Air Model Updates, and other permits to support capital project work.

Skills

• Track record of success in working in a team environment.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks.
• 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.

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

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 wellness. In 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 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices.