Environmental Engineer
Columbus, MS
Pay Rate:
$91,000 - $111,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
About The Role:
The Environmental Engineer position supports the mill’s environmental compliance assurance programs while promoting continued environmental performance. This position reports to the Environmental Manager and is responsible for supporting, developing and administering the facility Environmental processes, programs, and leadership as well as assuring our compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements and Laws. Pay Level will be commensurate with experience.
As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, the Columbus Mill produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. The Columbus Mill is a fully integrated pulp manufacturing facility, including multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, and power and recovery boilers. Our Environmental Engineer will:
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 infacilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures.
About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
B.S. Degree in Environmental or Chemical engineering, environmental sciences or related technical field, or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
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
Demonstrated track record of success in working in a team environment with focus on results, safety, and ability to solve problems
Plant Applications and PI Process Book experience preferred
Strong computer skills including proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, SAP business systems, and other databases
Experience in the pulp and paper industry is preferred
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)
About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):
Our 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. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.
Why GCF:
Global Cellulose Fibers 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.
We’ve Got You Covered:
At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:
Medical, Dental, Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Physical Location of Position:
Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill
4335 Carson Road
Columbus, MS 39701
Global Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers 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 accommodations@gcfibers.com or (833) 753-3242.
