This is a job for an Environmental Engineer with a company located in the Monticello, MS area.

Job Summary: The Environmental Engineer creates long-term value by ensuring risks are identified and mitigated while sustaining performance improvement and striving for environmental excellence. This position will focus on the Waste program (hazardous and non-hazardous) at the Monticello facility and reports to the mill's Environmental Manager.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of mill processes and their impact on environmental performance that allows you to enable our operations teams to meet their environmental obligations and achieve our vision. Provide support to the Environmental Team in developing, executing, and maintaining site compliance with solid waste permits, including accurate preparation and submittal of reports to outside agencies. Track key compliance metrics and implement systems to improve performance. Proactively develop and drive opportunities for waste minimization and beneficial use. Work directly with mill leadership, peers, and staff to assure implementation of an effective environmental management system. Provide leadership for the waste compliance program at the mill. Identify opportunities for harmonization/standardization of the mill's waste program with other facilities across the company to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Assist with day-to-day environmental compliance requirements found in facility permits, plans, and applicable regulations. These may include collecting data, preparing reports (hazardous waste, TRI, SARA 312), conducting inspections (RCRA, SPCC, etc.), and sample collection. Management of on-site landfills and landfill practices. Manage the accumulation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste for proper disposal. Build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory agencies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering, or Natural Sciences (i.e.: Chemistry, Biology). Experience working in the environmental regulatory arena in a manufacturing environment. Experience in developing and maintaining environmental reports and calculations.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.