Position Summary:The Environmental & Utilities Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the mill's utility infrastructure. This role directly oversees the boiler house and water treatment operations. The manager ensures that water, wastewater, electricity and gas systems run efficiently, meet environmental standards, and align with sustainability goals. They act as a liaison between internal teams, government agencies, contractors, and the community.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant including associated land spreading program and wastewater laboratory.
- Lead operation and maintenance of boiler operations and utility systems.
- Ensure all environmental compliance and permitting requirements are met for the facility.
- Primary link for environmental agencies, regulators, and community on any incidents or requests.
- New chemical reviews for permitting and compliance requirements.
- Develop and manage the department's operational budget and capital projects to optimize performance, efficiency and costs.
- Supervise and develop environmental/utility personnel.
- Identify and execute energy and water conservation or efficiency opportunities across the mill.
- Assessing, analyzing & collecting environmental performance data.
- Provide environmental support and review for projects throughout the facility.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.Education, Certifications, and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or closely related technical field preferred.
- 3-5 years of utilities area management experience in or with an industrial setting (Pulp & Paper experience strongly preferred)
- Wastewater Operator certification or ability to obtain.
- Familiarity with High pressure boiler operator/stationary engineer licensing requirements preferred
- Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies: EPA, DNR, DHS, DATCP, and others.
- A demonstrated knowledge of regulatory programs applicable to large industrial manufactures: Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and other laws & regulations.
- Experience with air (Title V) and wastewater permitting (NPDES) is preferred
Key Competencies:- Leadership and Talent Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Financial and Budget Management
- Project and Capital Management
- Risk Management and Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Verbal/Written Communication and Influencing Skills
Physical Requirements:The ability to work in a normal manufacturing environment to include sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time; climbing stairs; operating various standard office equipment; carrying paper documents/files; reaching; bending; crawling; speaking on the telephone; wearing required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection); tolerating loud noise (maximum of 95 dB); tolerating extreme heat, cold and dusty environment.
