Koch

Koch • Florida • 4d ago

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is in search of a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our environmental team to strengthen the environmental compliance & stewardship capability of our Consumer Products Group (CPG) mills. This role is based out of the Palatka, FL mill, with the potential to support other CPG facilities.

The Senior Environmental Engineer will join the existing team of environmental professionals to create value for the organization by leveraging their experience to drive Environmental excellence through efficient, effective and sustainable management systems. We are looking for a key player with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate and partner with others to achieve our vision. Our candidate will be self-motivated with strong analytical skills, exhibit sound decision-making and have proficient organizational skills to efficiently balance multiple priorities.

This position will report to the Facility Environmental Manager and will work closely with other mill, regional and GP environmental team members to help us deliver superior results. Compensation will be commensurate to overall experience.

Our Team

The Palatka mill and its products are a critical part of GP’s Consumer Products portfolio, including high-profile Angel Soft®, Quilted Northern®, Brawny®, and Sparkle® brands. GP has invested heavily at Palatka in recent years to deliver competitive tissue and towel products including a new towel paper machine. The mill also features two Kraft paper machines and recent investments in a state-of-the-art Daily Operations Center (DOC) – a singular control hub for our asset monitoring. With more than 950 team members, the mill is highly strategic operation for GP and a foundational part of the local community and economy.

Located 45 minutes west of the beautiful beaches of St. Augustine, the mill is nestled in outskirts of the growing city of Palatka. Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Gainesville are approximately one hour away, and Orlando is only two hours! In an area ideal for many different people, interests, and lifestyles, the Palatka mill is a rare find!

What You Will Do

Maintain and refine environmental management systems to comply with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: Air Permitting, TVOP, CEMS/COMS, Stack testing, NPDES, Cluster Rule BMP, SPCC, FRP, Stormwater, Wetlands, Waste, Recycling and Beneficial use (Specific responsibilities will be determined based on experience, mill needs, and personal interest).
Apply subject matter expertise and excellent communication skills to help operations meet environmental compliance requirements, pursue stewardship opportunities, and drive environmental excellence through disciplined operations.
Leverage technology enablers and best practices to systematically manage compliance obligations and drive the environmental programs to be more resilient, consistent, verifiable, efficient and effective.
Plan and lead assessments of environmental programs to identify opportunities to improve performance and close gaps.
Build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
Develop knowledge of mill processes, risks and their impact on environmental performance.
Create and implement mobile inspections to meet water and waste compliance obligations.
Periodically rotate "on call" to provide environmental support to operations and review daily compliance status outside of regular business hours

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Environmental or a related engineering or science.
Five (5+) or more years of environmental regulatory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience in environmental programs in a large manufacturing environment
Experience with air regulations (such as: Title V, Greenhouse Gas, MACT, NSPS, and PSD) and experience with air program implementation and permitting.
Experience managing industrial wastewater treatment facilities and NPDES Programs
Experience with Hazardous/Universal Waste Management programs
Pulp and paper process and regulatory knowledge
Experience analyzing process or environmental data trends
Experience with IOT devices and mobile inspection platforms

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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