Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Oglethorpe, GA

Pay Rate: 

$92,700 - $113,300

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

About The Role:

The Mill Environmental Engineer position will report to the Mill Environmental Manager.  This position will support GCF and mill performance and environmental goals by managing day-to-day environmental and sustainability responsibilities for the mill and providing leadership and strategic vision to drive continuous environmental improvement.  This position will guarantee the appropriate internal mill resources are identified and readily accessible to accomplish regulatory and corporate requirements and initiatives.  This position is a key position within the mill’s EHS team and will take the leadership role on all environmental matters (from environmental incident elimination to new capital program project reviews/implementation and implementation of comprehensive environmental management system expectations) to ensure all regulatory and company expectations are met.  The position should serve as the mill’s point person to likewise address and respond to Sustainability questionnaires and data collection as well as external regulatory association advocacy within the State, networking with other mills and corporate environmental subject matter experts, as necessary. 

This individual will need to possess leadership skills, be action oriented with a drive for results, be able to learn and adjust quickly, be adept at building effective teams and be able to set priorities based on the mill needs, working closely with appropriate mill and business leadership.

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on changing business needs of the company.

• Serve as a technical expert for Environmental compliance for Mill business units. Identify, assess, and recommend approaches to ensure the Mill maintains compliance and resolve potential non-compliance in a timely and cost-effective manner, engaging key stakeholders throughout.
• Serve as mill’s back-up ISO 14001 representative. 
• Manage and compile environmental compliance reports and permit renewals for the following permits: Title V Air Permit, NPDES Permit, Groundwater Withdrawal Permit, Surface Water Withdrawal Permit, Storm Water Permit, Solid Waste Handling Permit and Potable Water Permit.
• Manages data gathering, calculations and daily follow-ups pertaining to environmental compliance testing and reporting.
• Update environmental procedures and provide environmental training as needed.

• Serve as Contractor Coordinator for the mill environmental contractors.
• Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, installing, operating, and maintaining measuring apparatus necessary to determine the level of pollutants involving air, land and water.

• Drive continuous and deliberate improvement including systems development to ensure compliance and prevent problems.
• Align environmental strategies for the Mill to achieve Company, Business and Mill objectives including Sustainability goals.
• Provide support during development and implementation of regulatory compliance projects and programs.
• Promote and utilize employee engagement to achieve desired results.
• Interact with permit writers and enforcement agents of state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Interact with corporate leaders and Subject Matter Experts.
• Manage resources such as consultants and/or salaried staff as required to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports and permits.
• Knowledgeable of emerging environmental regulations.
• Serve on environmental weekend rotation team.

Quality Expectations

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, environmental sciences/management or related degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ environmental experience in a manufacturing environment required, forest products industry preferred.
• Experience with regulatory & electronic reporting systems (e.g., CDX, CEDRI, EGRET, GEOS).
• Title V compliance experience in a manufacturing environment, to include completion of ACC, GHG, Emission Inventory, LDAR and SARA 312 & 313 reporting.
• Strong mathematical skills specifically related to air emissions calculations.
• Experience in developing and submitting Title V amendments, 502b10, Air Model Updates, and other permits to support capital project work.
• Track record of success in working in a team environment.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent tasks.
• Good computer skills in common applications, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; presentation and training delivery skills.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements.

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:

Flint River Mill

2449 Stagecoach Rd

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

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.