Engineer Environmental

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

General Summary

Monitoring the day-to-day operation of both the primary & secondary wastewater treatment as well as the sludge conditioning.

Prerequisites

education: 4-Year Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pulp & Paper Science, Forestry or equivalent work experience, plus courses on Waste treatment plant operation.

Work Experience: Two (2) to Four (4) years in treatment plant & pulp & paper mills.

Certificate/License: Licensed Treatment Plant Operator – Required

Skills: Laboratory Tests, Communication Skills, Public Relations with people outside of the company.

Training: One (1) to Six (6) months, depending on experience.

Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to…

1. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of secondary treatment plant & associated equipment on mill site.

1. Maintains compliance with ISO Quality Systems responsibilities.

1. Assist in the training of secondary & primary operators, & writing operating procedures.

1. Manage sludge landspreading: preparation sites, marking setbacks, sludge deliveries, plowing, planting, snowplowing, farm leases, etc.

1. Coordinate maintenance work on secondary facilities, and help troubleshoot problems.

1. Responsible to assure that all required tests are being performed and documented correctly.

1. Perform quality assurance work as required.

1. Keep records as required.

1. Assist the E H & S Manager in the planning, implementation and completion of various environmental projects.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $86,400 though $129,600
• 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.

• Paid Holidays.
• 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.