Environmental Engineer

Position Title:

Environmental Engineer

Pay Rate :

$112,100 - $137,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category :

Salary full-time (exempt)

Physical Location :

International Paper - New Bern Mill

1785 Weyerhaeuser Road

Vanceboro, NC 28586

The Job You Will Perform:

• Support the Environmental Compliance program for the New Bern Mill
• Provide environmental resources and engineering services to the mill in a manner that complies with all applicable laws and regulations, governing the mill operations including permitting in a safe and cost effective manner
• Demonstrate safety leadership and a high degree of safety focus in all tasks
• Interface directly with state regulatory agencies and community members to represent the mill within the community region
• Manage day-to-day activities and provide supervision to hourly team members
• Participate as a member of the EHS department; maintain strong relationships with other business unit personnel as well as operating and maintenance department leaders
• Coordinate and communicate with operating departments regarding regulatory concerns/support, including periodic training for salaried and hourly team members on environmental compliance as required
• Provide environmental outage coordination for both routine and annual outages
• Support permitting processes for capital/expansion/modification initiatives
• Interact with and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies as appropriate
• Interact with corporate leaders and subject matter experts
• Fill in for the Environmental Manager when needed
• Lead and deliver results through Global Manufacturing System (GMS) based systems, assuring compliance with GMS expectations
• Participate and lead in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water, waste, and air management
• Report and communicate safety and performance measurements against objectives
• Actively use and improve upon existing systems for managing daily activities, including the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in internal audits and assessments
• Manage contractors as an IP Contract Coordinator including use of Safe Work Plans, PJSA, and periodic performance audits
• Support the 5S program for the area and drive improvement projects, audit systems, and excellent results
• Serve on community and environmental committees as required
• Investigate and identify root causes for environmental incidents including near misses
• Serve on environmental weekend rotation

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 3+ years' experience in environmental compliance, preferably in the Pulp & Paper industry in the state of North Carolina.
• Minimum of a B.S. in a science, environmental science/management, or engineering discipline
• Knowledge of emerging environmental regulations
• Competencies:
  • Drive for results
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Functional/technical skills
  • Dealing with ambiguity
  • Self-development
  • Developing relationships
  • Time management
  • Priority setting
  • Perseverance
  • Learning on the fly
  • Problem solving
  • Customer focus
  • Integrity and trust

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our high-quality, superior grade pulps form the basis for diverse applications, ranging from personal care items to specialty materials. We create components for diapers, tissues and feminine care products, as well as sustainable materials for the textile and construction industry. In 2024, IP announced a strategic review of options for the GCF business in keeping with its strategy of focusing on sustainable packaging solutions, which will allow GCF to fully unlock its capabilities to deliver enhanced service and product performance to its customers.

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.

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