Environmental Engineer

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Ashdown, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Environmental Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

Domtar – Ashdown

Environmental Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Environmental Engineer to join our team at the Ashdown Mill. The environmental department is comprised of two primary functions: compliance and sustainability. Compliance focuses on meeting all regulatory and permit obligations. These are our licenses to operate. Sustainability is, at its core, about efficiency. Eliminating waste makes the mill more efficient and ensures long-term viability of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance:

• • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
  • Manage routine sampling, monitoring, and analysis of air, water, and waste streams.
  • Track and report environmental performance metrics (e.g., emissions, effluent, waste generation).
  • Prepare and submit required environmental reports and permits.
  • Maintain and update environmental management systems and documentation.
  • Investigate and respond to environmental incidents.
  • Review capital improvement projects for permit and regulatory impacts.
  • Conduct environmental training for employees and contractors.

• Sustainability:

• • Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to implement pollution prevention and waste minimization strategies.
  • Support energy and water conservation initiatives.
  • Review capital improvement projects for sustainability impacts.
  • Work with environmental personnel across the Domtar mill system.
  • Involvement in our local community through volunteer efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in pulp and paper.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring equipment and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 or similar environmental management systems.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily on-site at the mill with regular exposure to industrial environments.
• Occasional travel for training, audits, or regulatory meetings.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and work in varying environmental conditions.

This is a safety sensitive position.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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