As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

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DeRidder Environmental Engineer Position

PCA is hiring an Environmental Engineer to work onsite in our DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Monitor and evaluate compliance status of mill operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions
• Read, comprehend, and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to the mill site
• Establish a positive and productive working relationship with operations, maintenance, regulatory agencies, contractors
• Identify potential problem areas, develop corrective actions and/or plans, and follow through until complete
• Prepare compliance reports (i.e. semiannual, annual, and performance test reports) for submission to regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with operations and contractors for conducting required compliance tasks such as performance testing
• Create and/or revise compliance procedures or plans
• Conduct field activities
• Participate and assist in audits and inspections
• Perform and complete other tasks assigned by supervisor
• Input information and maintain databases, spreadsheets
• Periodic travel will be necessary

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineer, Chemical Engineer
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, performance testing, biology, chemistry, process operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
• Possess strong writing, analytical, organizational skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail, time management, self motivated, and personal responsibility
• Ability to listen, communicate, and follow procedure/instruction
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Knowledge/Competencies:

• Knowledgeable in air pollution, water pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, federal and state agency reporting
• Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems, Continuous Monitoring Systems, Relative Accuracy Test Audit
• Familiar with release/spill event reporting requirements of USEPA/LSP/LDEQ
• Fundamental understanding of core environmental statutes and regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Emergency Planning & Right-to-Know Act, New Source Performance Standards, Maximum Achievable Control Technology, Part 70 Title V Operating Permits, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Compensation is dependent on qualifications of the candidate. Starting salary range for the position is $90,000-120,000. This position is

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $90,000-$120,000.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.