Continuous Emissions Monitoring Jobs in California

Summary: With oversight of the Utilities Manager, supports day-to-day operation and long-term health of site utility and process support systems through coordination of environmental compliance activities, including hazardous waste management, hazardous materials tracking, stormwater pollution prevention, and air emissions monitoring and reporting. Monitors unit health and operating performance through review of key indicators, trends, and constraints to identify risks, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.

Assists in meeting site safety, reliability, and production objectives by supporting Process Safety Management elements including operating procedures, management of change, incident investigation, and compliance documentation. Provides technical support for projects, specification development, equipment and process troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause documentation. Collaborates with operations, maintenance, and technical leadership to improve unit reliability, optimize throughput and energy usage, and maximize production quality at the lowest total cost.

Reports to the Utilities Manager to drive continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and safe, reliable operation of the Oxnard Mill.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Manages site environmental programs and permits, including air emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, stormwater, and greenhouse gas/cap-and-trade compliance.
• Operates and supports wastewater treatment systems to meet industrial discharge permits; provides on-call operational support for production and utility systems.
• Performs daily environmental and unit health reviews; investigates deviations, conducts root cause analysis, and communicates risks and corrective actions to leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and submits regulatory reports, certifications, and permit renewals; ensures environmental fees, invoices, and reporting obligations are met accurately and on schedule.
• Serves as primary liaison with regulatory agencies; leads inspections, audits, and compliance assessments to maintain regulatory readiness.
• Supports Process Safety Management activities, including MOC, operating procedures, incident investigation, and compliance documentation.
• Maintains hazardous material inventories and chemical approval processes; evaluates new chemicals and oversees compliance planning.
• Oversees environmental contractors and testing programs, including emissions testing, wastewater analyses, hazardous waste disposal, and permit certifications.
• Analyzes operational and chemical usage data to monitor unit health, identify constraints, and drive reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Provides technical support to production to improve throughput, energy efficiency, product quality, and process reliability.
• Leads or supports chemical trials; validates data integrity and documents results and recommendations.
• Delivers environmental and safety training; conducts safety audits and supports site safety programs.
• Participates in community and stakeholder outreach; monitors regulatory changes and advises leadership on implementation needs.
• Provides leadership coverage for the department as needed, reports to the Utilities Manager.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job does not include supervisory responsibilities. This is an exempt position.

Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineer, Environmental Engineer or Pulp & Paper Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred work experience
• Strong written and oral correspondence
• Able to navigate through various Manufacturing software platforms.
• Must have good knowledge of Microsoft suite programs

Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be required to:
  • Sit at a desk for long periods of time, or sit while driving a car
  • Frequently use hands to type on a computer keyboard, answer the telephone and file documents
  • Frequently walk within the office and occasionally the distance of a large manufacturing facility
  • Occasionally reach with hands and arms above the shoulders
  • Vision abilities required are close vision and depth perception

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (80+dB).
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to loud, moving mechanical equipment; high precarious places; vapor or corrosive chemicals; hot and cold; blood borne pathogens; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level within the office is usually quiet, and the temperature is regulated to be comfortable.
• Occasionally the employee is exposed to the Mill work environment which can be hot and the noise level is loud.

Who is New-Indy Containerboard?

• Founded in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).
• We are a manufacturer and supplier of containerboard and packaging
• With 2,200 employees from Southern California to the coasts of the Carolinas, New-Indy plays an integral role in the everyday lives of people across the country and around the world through its innovative packaging solutions to serve the needs of every customer.
• We operate in 8 states and Mexico, with 4 paper mills and 3 packaging companies in 25 locations.
• New-Indy has experienced substantial growth through acquisition. Since 2012, we have a growth rate of almost 1,000% and we aren’t slowing down!
• We focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.
• Visit our website at www.newindycontainerboard.com
• Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-indy-containerboard-llce

Does this sound good to you? If so, great! Apply for the position today! We look forward to hearing from you!