WestRock Company · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Environmental Engineer
East Hodge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Environmental Engineer at the Hodge mill ensures compliance with environmental regulations and oversees areas such as wastewater and hazardous waste management while managing laboratory technicians and ensuring accurate lab testing.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Routinely engage in safety meetings, programs, and mill safety efforts
Help ensure compliance with existing and proposed federal, state, and local rules and regulations
Interface with regulatory agencies on behalf of the Company or business unit
Assist with the development of site environmental goals and monitor key performance metrics
Support incident reporting, response, and corrective action implementation
Assist operations with troubleshooting environmental-related issues
Assist in environmental programs including: Title V air permit program, MACT programs, Stack testing, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Monitoring, Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), Emissions Inventory, Refrigerant Management
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to obtain and maintain environmental permits
Assist with other environmental programs, including NPDES, Groundwater, SPCC, Solid Waste, Universal Waste, and Hazardous Waste, as needed
Prepare a variety of regulatory reports which require data collection, calculations, accurate recordkeeping, and an adherence to regulatory deadlines
Participate in the on-call weekend duty rotation
Assit in management of the wastewater treatment system
Managing environmental laboratory and lab technicians
Data reporting to LDEQ, USGS, Dept. of Natural Resources, and other state/local agencies
Managing and assisting with projects (dredging, levee repair, maintenance)
Environmental inspections/audits throughout the mill
Accounting/purchasing related to environmental budget
Data collection and processing data related to water, air, waste
Qualification
Required
Must be able to analyze data
Interpret data
Make decisions quickly based on data
Requires overall knowledge of mill processes and how each area can impact the environment
Problem solving skills and must be able to think quickly to give guidance or resolve an issue
Management skills for supervising employees
Communication skills are required for correspondence with various agencies, upper management, and other mill personnel
Preferred
Prior experience in environmental or related industries preferred
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field preferred
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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