Senior Environmental Engineer

Koch Industries
Pennington, AL

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is in search of a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our environmental team to strengthen the environmental compliance & stewardship capability of our Consumer Products Group (CPG) mills. . A successful candidate in this role can expect to quickly take on expanded responsibilities and leadership opportunities as they grow with us and demonstrate their capability. This role is based out of the Pennington, Alabama mill , with the potential to support other CPG facilities.

The Senior Environmental Engineer will join the existing team of environmental professionals to create value for the organization by leveraging their experience to drive Environmental excellence through efficient, effective and sustainable management systems. We are looking for a key player with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate and partner with others to achieve our vision. Our candidate will be self-motivated with strong analytical skills, exhibit sound decision-making and have proficient organizational skills to efficiently balance multiple priorities.

This position will report to the Facility Environmental Manager and will work closely with other mill, regional and GP environmental team members to help us deliver superior results. Compensation will be commensurate to overall experience.

This role will be offered a sign on bonus of $10,000 and is eligible for relocation to Alabama

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company's well-known consumer products business. More than 900 employees produce a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft® bath tissue, Sparkle® paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates.

The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education. The area is a sportsman's paradise with world-class hunting for deer, turkey and other small game and is bounded on the east by the Tombigbee River which provides such recreation as freshwater fishing, boating and water skiing. Residents of this area enjoy the mild climate, a low cost of living, and is an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.

What You Will Do
  • Maintain and refine environmental management systems to comply with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: Air Permitting, TVOP, CEMS/COMS, Stack testing, NPDES, Cluster Rule BMP, SPCC, FRP, Stormwater, Wetlands, Waste, Recycling and Beneficial use (Specific responsibilities will be determined based on experience, mill needs, and personal interest).
  • Apply subject matter expertise and excellent communication skills to help operations meet environmental compliance requirements, pursue stewardship opportunities, and drive environmental excellence through disciplined operations.
  • Leverage technology enablers and best practices to systematically manage compliance obligations and drive the environmental programs to be more resilient, consistent, verifiable, efficient and effective.
  • Plan and lead assessments of environmental programs to identify opportunities to improve performance and close gaps.
  • Build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
  • Develop knowledge of mill processes, risks and their impact on environmental performance.
  • Create and implement mobile inspections to meet water and waste compliance obligations.
  • Periodically rotate "on call" to provide environmental support to operations and review daily compliance status outside of regular business hours


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Environmental or a related engineering or science.
  • Five (5+) or more years of environmental regulatory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.


What Will Put You Ahead

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

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Posted 2025-09-16

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