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Environmental Technician

Bainbridge, GA

Conduct or assist with internal 30-day compliance inspections at assigned locations * Document and report inspection findings to the Environmental Manager * Help follow up on inspection results and ...

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Environmental Technician

Bainbridge, GA · On-site

Conduct or assist with internal 30-day compliance inspections at assigned locations * Document and report inspection findings to the Environmental Manager * Help follow up on inspection results and ...

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ENVIRONMENTAL ASST SUPT. (Valdosta GA Mill)

Packaging Corporation of America

Valdosta, GA

$86K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

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.

People • Customers • Trust

Environmental Asst. Superintendent

The successful candidate will lead and direct the Environmental Team in all aspects of the environmental compliance requirements at the Valdosta Kraft Paper Mill.  This is inclusive of managing the daily activities including:

  • Provide oversight of evaluation, interpretation, and compliance with environmental laws, regulations and permits as it relates to the operation of the Valdosta Mill
  • Assist the Leadership Group with the development of short and long-term environmental objectives, targets and strategies
  • Build strong, professional relationships with Local, State and Federal Regulators
  • Stay abreast of upcoming environmental regulations
  • Implement compliance programs for new environmental regulations
  • Prepare applications/renewals for varied permit reissuance or modification
  • Develop and implement required employee awareness training 
  • Manage mill water treatment program
  • Develop talent in the Environmental Department by increasing knowledge, skills, and abilities of direct reports
  • Facilitate and represent the facility during agency inspections and public meetings
  • Work with local managers, corporate personnel, and outside vendors to find effective solutions
  • Be an advocate for PCA in the local community
  • Participate in the Weekend Duty rotation

Basic Qualifications: 

  • BS in physical or environmental science, chemistry, engineering or equivalent work experience
  • 2-5 plus years of industrial experience

Preferred Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

  • Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
  • Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills
  • Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving
  • Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change
  • Must display a professional attitude
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with State and Federal Regulators

Compensation and Benefits

  • Starting salary range for position: [$86,400 -$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. 
  • 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.

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