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Environmental Technician

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Mississippi, Monticello
Sep 04, 2025
Your Job Georgia Pacific's Containerboard and Cellulose group is seeking qualified professionals for our Environmental Technician role at our containerboard mill located in Monticello, MS. The Environmental Technician will support leadership and strategic direction to the mill's air, water, waste programs; helping align mill and regional air, water, and waste strategies, drive performance improvement through efficient, effective, and sustainable management systems, and ensuring leaders and employees are equipped to manage water responsibilities. Our Team We are a dynamic group of environmental professionals that take pride in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. In fact, our team conducts over 350,000 inspections inside our refinery each year! With safety as our top priority, we partner with key stakeholders both inside the refinery and in our community to ensure our facility performs at its highest capability while still ensuring regulatory compliance and leading our industry. Join us at the Monticello, MS Mill of Georgia Pacific and be part of a team that is reshaping the refining industry towards a more environmentally conscious and responsible future! What You Will Do Owner of the Environmental Drinking Water Compliance Program Ensure mill operations and leadership understand when/how to escalate issues to the Environmental team Be involved in incident management by assisting in troubleshooting efforts when incidents arise (e.g., stack testing issues, boil water notices, spills, etc.) Communicate results of technical work effectively and concisely Develop environmental compliance programs and train affected employees on a routine basis. Work closely with Air Engineer and be a point of contact for LDAR and other air compliance programs Responsible for continuous monitoring equipment which may include calibrations, supply management, and data review Perform Monthly Environmental Inspections as needed Maintain Aerosol Can Collection program Assist Environmental Engineers to improve the mill's Environmental performance Help the mill to meet its Environmental Metrics Goals. Develop professional relationships with mill personnel Develop professional relationships with environmental subject matter experts and environmental employees at sister mills. Develop and maintain working relationships with State and Federal regulators. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 2+ years' experience working in an industrial facility H.S. Diploma or GED Experience performing data management and analytics (QA/QC) Required to work at heights up to 200ft or more by climbing towers, pipe racks and other structures Ability to lift up to 50 lbs What Will Put You Ahead Previous experience collecting compliance samples Ability to communicate with various levels of the organization Possesses a general knowledge of any environmental compliance Higher Education coursework or degree in Environmental Sciences, Process Technology, or related field 1+ years' of environmental experience Have drinking water certification At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).