• Environmental Supervisor

    WestRock Company (Stevenson, AL)


    CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

    Reporting to the Environmental Manager this position oversees the operation of the Mill Wastewater Treatment Plant and works to ensure compliance with all environmental permits in all media areas including, but not limited to water, air, waste, radiation, etc. Coordinates and facilitates activities to ensure Environmental compliance and employee safety. Completes other duties as assigned.

    HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

    Key responsibilities include:

    * Primary supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) operations and Environmental Operators, including direction of the day to day activities.

    * Safety, training, and assignment of work to the personnel in his/her area.

    * Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and solving issues in and around the operation of the WWTP.

    * Writing work, MOC, purchase, and contract requests to maintain optimum reliability, safety and environmental compliance.

    * Interfacing with maintenance to prioritize and schedule work as well as maintenance spending in his/her area along with the other members of the team.

    * Managing the land application program and any other environmental programs as required.

    * Maintaining the equipment in his/her area in such a way that the equipment has the maximum possible uptime at the lowest possible cost. Expected to be the chief troubleshooter on the equipment in his/her area.

    * Aide and assist engineering with proposed and current projects and upgrades as well as offering input on possible compliance implications on other mill projects as well as their effects on the WWTP operability.

    * Schedule, monitor, and interpret required laboratory sample analysis for the Mill\u2019s environmental permits as well as leading indicator process samples.

    * Contractor Interface.

    * Ability to monitor, analyze, and interpret:

    o Lab data

    o Process data

    o Spreadsheets

    o Pi data & trends

    o Operator input

    o Lab QA/QC data and control charts for compliance testing

    * Ensure all required compliance testing is completed with the proper frequencies, test protocols, holding times, etc. and have the ability to complete the proper reports:

    o WWTP lab testing

    o Daily operational data

    o Required inspections

    o Developing and enforcing BMP\u2019s

    * Research and develop continuous improvement projects to improve the mills operations, cost structure, etc.

    * Assist the Environmental Manager with SPCC Program, Land, Air, Waste, and Water management, waste minimization, and other projects as required

    WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

    Basic Qualifications:

    * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

    * 2+ years\u2019 relevant experience

    Preferred Qualifications:

    * 5+ years\u2019 experience supervising environmental treatment operations

    * Experience with ASB\u2019s and Activated Sludge

    * Experience interacting with ADEM and/or EPA

    * Supervisory experience in a union environment

    * Possess Level III (or higher) Wastewater Technician Certification

    * Working knowledge of environmental laws and requirements at the local, state, and federal levels

    KNOWLEDGE - SKILLS - ABILITIES:

    * Knowledge of Pi Systems

    * Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    * Ability to interact with employees at all levels

    * Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    * Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive change

    * Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

    * The ability to interface with regulatory agencies and all levels of the WestRock organization in a positive manner

    * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    * Ability to troubleshoot equipment and situations

     

    Keywords: Wastewater, WWTP, EPA, sludge, SPCC, wastewater treatment, wastewater testing, environmental engineer, environmental engineering

     

    Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.