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Position Title:
Environmental Manager
Pay Rate:
$121,100 – $134,600
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
801 42nd St.
Springfield, OR 97478
The Springfield Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility. The mill includes chip processing, pulping, paper machine, power and recovery boilers, and effluent treatment. The environmental manager leads both the day to day and long term activities for the mill’s wastewater treatment plant, air compliance program, solid and hazardous waste programs, SPCC, LDAR, and chemical management systems. The Environmental Manager provides the direction to two environmental engineers, two wastewater treatment plant operators, and two lab technicians.
The Environmental Manager is responsible for the overall waste management operations and community right to know reporting at the Springfield, Oregon paper mill. This position reports directly to the Environmental, Health & Safety Manger.
The Job You Will Perform:
Serve as the technical expert for Environmental compliance by providing regulatory guidance to mill operations, maintenance, and management Manage and compile environmental compliance reports and permit renewals for the following permits: NPDES Permit, Title V Air Permit, Stormwater Permit, Landfill Permits. Lead water and waste reduction initiatives. Maintain systems to ensure ongoing compliance. Interface with operation departments to communicate and define their role in execution of their environmental accountabilities. Ensures compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for solid waste and hazardous materials Prepare reports pursuant to EPCRA, CERCLA and TSCA Monitor and coordinate the packaging, transport and disposal of hazardous materials and non-hazardous wastes in compliance with EPA and DOT regulations Track and schedule needed equipment maintenance in association with mill maintenance planners and supervisors Interface with regulatory agencies to ensure the understanding of, and compliance with, all applicable environmental regulations and requirements Identify opportunities for operational cost reductions Initiate process and operational changes or capital projects to achieve cost reductions or improved performance Provide strong leadership with regard to safety performance; set high expectations for the safe performance of all tasks; manage all department operations to ensure safe working conditions exist and that work may be conducted safely; personally comply with all mill safety requirements Update mill-specific environmental training materials and environmental manage training activities Maintain priority on 100% compliance with all mill environmental and safety obligations Assist department and mill personnel, as assigned by the EHS&S manager, to complete priority objectives Consistently function with the goal of improving the mill’s long term profitability, high levels of safety performance, and good community relations May monitor and coordinate the testing and reporting of wastewater, storm water, and air emissions in compliance with regulations and permits May manage the performance of air quality related work efforts which include the oversight of NSPS, MACT, and Title V programs May oversee budgeting costs associated with contractor/consultant work products
The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences, or related field. 8+ years of environmental management or related experience in a manufacturing environment. Pulp and Paper Industry preferred. Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of business operations Knowledge of state and federal waste regulations applicable to industrial dischargers Good written and verbal communications skills Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance practices Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Treatment systems Knowledge of key WWTS equipment and the principals of biological wastewater treatment Knowledge of Air Pollution Controls and CEMS Knowledge of Microsoft Office software particularly Excel Plant Application and PI ProcessBook experience preferred SAP Business System experience preferred.
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Springfield OR 97478