Environmental Engineer - Water

Company Description

Pixelle Specialty Solutions™ is the largest specialty paper company in North America, with fully integrated pulp and paper operations in Chillicothe, Ohio, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a coating operation in Fremont, Ohio. Supported by an experienced product development team, Pixelle excels in designing customized solutions that help customers bring new products to market. With a long history of leadership in the paper industry, Pixelle delivers the most comprehensive portfolio of specialty papers to help you meet today’s challenging demands.

Job Description

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for supporting all activities required to maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) permits. This role also encompasses dam safety compliance, Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) obligations and providing technical expertise on water quality issues to the facility Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Director.

Role and Responsibilities

Water Quality Compliance and Permitting

• Assist the facility EHS Director in obtaining and maintaining water quality-related permits.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the mill's entire water balance and related regulatory requirements.
• Monitor real-time water compliance data, providing progress updates or raising compliance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Develop strategies to address new regulatory requirements alongside the EHS Director.
• Communicate critical information to management, facility teams, and external stakeholders.

Regulatory and Technical Expertise

• Stay informed about water quality laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Collaborate with company management, legal counsel, and facility personnel to prepare legal and technical documentation for complex projects.
• Lead and manage water quality projects, including selecting and overseeing consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide guidance on environmental water issues within and outside the organization.

 Dam Safety and EPCRA Compliance

• Oversee dam safety regulatory requirements, including inspections, emergency action plans, and remediation permitting.
• Manage lagoon closure and maintenance activities, including groundwater testing, visual inspections, and required reporting.
• Ensure compliance with EPCRA, including managing the PPC/SPCC/SPR Plans.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee registered tank inspection programs and required personnel training for both underground and aboveground storage tanks.
• Support waste treatment operations in troubleshooting and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain records and submit periodic reports/notifications for various regulations, including NPDES DMR, SRBC, PADEP, Tier II, hazardous substance surveys, and asbestos notifications.
• Conduct internal audits to support the Environmental Management System (ISO 14000) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Respond to environmental incidents/spills/releases on a rotating on-call schedule, coordinating cleanup efforts and regulatory reporting.
• Accompany state and regulatory inspectors during on-site evaluations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education/Experience - Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) from four-year college or university in a science-related field or university and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Competencies:

•  Project management skills
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of water regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written presentations
• Willingness to learn and grow in environmental disciplines outside of water.
• Leadership and inter-personal skills to complement communication skills
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal regulations pertaining to water testing, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.