Process Engineering Assistant

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific has an immediate opening for a Process Engineering Assistant at our Naheola Mill located in Pennington, AL.

This employee will work with a Team of Process Engineering Assistants, providing environmental duties helping to ensure compliance with all state and federal environmental regulations while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

The starting pay rate is $29.63 per hour .

The schedule is 5:30am - 2:00pm with some flexibility.

You must be willing and able to work overtime and occasional weekends to meet deadlines and business needs.

Our Team

Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company's well-known consumer products business, producing a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue and Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates.

The mill is the largest employer in the community with more than 900 employees and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education.

What You Will Do


* Compliance testing, BOD, TSS, DO, COD & pH


* Quality Assurance procedures in accordance with ADEM & EPA


* Preparation of compliance reports for ADEM


* Sludge Press and ground water monitoring & testing


* River DO surveys & boat operation


* Upkeep of lab equipment; upkeep of boat, truck and monitoring equipment


* Data Entry of quality, process, and test results


* Assist in training of other personnel


* Monitor process trends for environmental compliance


* Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate out of control areas


* Perform special testing (excessive fiber/chemical sewer loss, trials, etc.)


* Provide periodic environmental inspections within the mill


* Maintain Title V records per permit requirements


* Maintain lab filing system


* Collect and transport all needed samples from operating areas and laboratory to point of destination


* Maintain operation of all process sample lines, understanding sampler mechanics, valves and cleaning lines


* Assist other Process Engineering Assistants and Environmental Engineers as needed


* Utilize environmental regulatory framework


* Perform other duties when required

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Associate Degree in Science Discipline OR One or more of the following professional certifications: National Association of Environmental Professionals, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Certified Safety Professional, Occupational Health and Safety Technician, and/or Professional Engineer


* Experience in laboratory environment and operating lab equipment


* Experience performing standard laboratory analytical techniques


* Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and PI Application


* Current vessel operating license or can obtain it within 6 months of employment
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