Environmental Engineer

DeRidder Environmental Engineer Position

PCA is hiring an Environmental Engineer to work onsite in our DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Monitor and evaluate compliance status of mill operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions
• Read, comprehend, and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to the mill site
• Establish a positive and productive working relationship with operations, maintenance, regulatory agencies, contractors
• Identify potential problem areas, develop corrective actions and/or plans, and follow through until complete
• Prepare compliance reports (i.e. semiannual, annual, and performance test reports) for submission to regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with operations and contractors for conducting required compliance tasks such as performance testing
• Create and/or revise compliance procedures or plans
• Conduct field activities
• Participate and assist in audits and inspections
• Perform and complete other tasks assigned by supervisor
• Input information and maintain databases, spreadsheets
• Periodic travel will be necessary

Basic Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer, Chemical Engineer
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, performance testing, biology, chemistry, process operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
• Possess strong writing, analytical, organizational skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail, time management, self motivated, and personal responsibility
• Ability to listen, communicate, and follow procedure/instruction
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Knowledge/Competencies:   

• Knowledgeable in air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, federal and state agency reporting
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems, Continuous Monitoring Systems, Relative Accuracy Test Audit
• Familiar with release/spill event reporting requirements of USEPA/LSP/LDEQ
• Fundamental understanding of core environmental statutes and regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Emergency Planning & Right-to-Know Act, New Source Performance Standards, Maximum Achievable Control Technology, Part 70 Title V Operating Permits, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Compensation is dependent on qualifications of the candidate.  Starting salary range for the position is $90,000-120,000.  This position is