Global Cellulose Fibers · 8 hours ago
Environmental Engineer
Columbus, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$91K/yr - $111K/yr
2+ years expGlobal Cellulose Fibers is a leading producer of renewable cellulose fibers, and they are seeking an Environmental Engineer to support the mill’s environmental compliance programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing waste activities, and promoting safety excellence within the facility.
Paper & Forest Products
Responsibilities
Promote an atmosphere of safety excellence through leading by example and intervening when necessary to correct behaviors
Interfacing directly with state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill within the community and region
Participates in environmental compliance audits and assists the sites in closing the open action items
Prepare, review and update various environmental reports
Interacting with and providing regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel on a day-to-day basis
Managing day-to-day wastewater and solid waste activities providing supervision to hourly team members
Participating as a member of EHS department; maintaining strong relationships with other business unit personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leaders
Coordinating and communicating with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns/support, including periodic training for salaried and hourly teams on environmental compliance as needed
Working with mill engineering and operations to evaluate capital projects for potential permitting needs
Responsible for serving on a weekend duty rotation
Providing environmental outage coordination, both for routine and annual outages
Coordinating regulatory wastewater compliance testing activities
Filling in for Environmental Manager when needed
Acting as owner’s representative for contractors providing services within EHS department
Providing visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
Completing safety audits to ensure internal and external resources are complying with safe work practices
Reporting and communicating safety and performance measurements against objectives
Participating in and leading in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water, waste, and air management
Actively using and improving upon existing systems for managing daily activities, including development of standard operating procedures (SOP)
Initiating and facilitating problem solving
Understanding and promoting Manufacturing Excellence (ME) tools and processes; participating and leading ME improvement initiatives in the department
Supporting 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results
Facilitating the implementation of new procedures and controls required by the change in facilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in Environmental or Chemical engineering, environmental sciences or related technical field, or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong computer skills including proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, SAP business systems, and other databases
Excellent leadership skills
Proven commitment to safety and safety processes
High level of initiative and motivation with a desire to aggressively learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills
Able to excel with minimum supervision and work independently
Strong communication skills (oral & written)
Demonstrated track record of success in working in a team environment with focus on results, safety, and ability to solve problems
Preferred
2-5 years of experience in the area of environmental compliance is preferred but not required
Knowledge and experience with practical application of environmental regulations desired
Plant Applications and PI Process Book experience preferred
Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Company
Global Cellulose Fibers
Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase