What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer position at Smurfit Westrock?
Position: Environmental Engineer
Job Code: MEPEP4 Staff, Process Eng
Location: Demopolis, AL
The Opportunity:
This position will assist in ensuring facility compliance with governmental regulations, such as state and federal air regulations, wastewater, stormwater and hazardous waste. Our candidate will be self-motivated with strong analytical skills and have proficient organizational skills to efficiently balance multiple priorities. The position is located onsite at the Demopolis, AL paper mill.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Assist in administration of Federal (EPA), State (ADEM) and local environmental program requirements, including but not limited to air, wastewater, storm water, solid and hazardous waste.
- Routine data/information management/analysis
- Coordinate activities and assist in preparing reports submitted to outside agencies
- Apply subject matter expertise and excellent communication skills to help operations meet environmental compliance requirements
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and consultants, as needed, to maintain environmental compliance
- Build and maintain solid working relationships with regulatory agencies.
- Attend environmental seminars and regulatory meetings as needed
- Develop knowledge of mill processes, risks and their impact on environmental performance.
- Aid in management of the mill’s wastewater system along with solid waste programs as needed.
- Periodically rotate "on call" to provide environmental support to operations and review daily compliance status outside of regular business hours
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental or a related engineering or science is preferred.
- Fundamental understanding of mill processes
- Good oral and written communications skills
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.