Environmental Specialist

People - Customers - Trust

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise.

At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers.

We are seeking resumes for an Environmental Specialist 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
• research, collect data, prepare documentation for use in permitting activities, participate in permit application review
• 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
• collection of samples, analysis of samples, preparation of sample shipments to outside labs
• prepare reports for supervisor review and submission to 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 :

Knowledge / Competencies :

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories