Environmental Lab Technician Location: Smurfit Westrock Roanoke Rapids Department: Environmental Reports to: Environmental Manager Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Lab Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing wastewater samples, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This role is crucial in supporting our environmental initiatives and maintaining our lab's high standards. Key Responsibilities: * Comply with safety and environmental policies of the mill. * As a lab technician - * Perform daily lab tasks as per the plan. * Daily test includes, but is not limited to, multiple pH, COD, and TSS for WWTP samples collected from various stages of WWTP. * Record the test results in mill\u2019s data base system (such as Ekho, PI, tec.) for DMS update. * Sample Collection: Collect daily wastewater samples in the mill and weekly upstream/downstream samples. Organizing sampling kits for Daily wastewater Compliance sampling with a completed blank Chain of Custody (COC) form. * Routine Environmental testing * Sample Analysis: Perform field/bench analysis for temperature, pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen. * TOC Analysis: Setup and run daily TOC analyzer on collected wastewater samples. * TSS and BOD Testing: Prepare TSS sample filters, conduct daily TSS and 5-day BOD tests, and calculate TSS and BOD lbs/day and MTD averages. * Lab Maintenance: Maintain lab equipment, calibration logs, chemical inventory, and lab supplies needed for parameter testing. * Reagent Preparation: Make-up TOC and BOD GGA reagents as needed. * Proficiency Testing: Conduct annual field parameter proficiency tests (PT) for lab certification in NC. * Data Entry: Enter daily wastewater data in Proficy Displays, including Environmental Info Sheet and Cond ASB Treatment. * EMS/ERT/HazMat: Maintain annual required training, participate in boom deployments, and assist with draining containments. * Weekend Duty Rotation: Participate in environmental weekend duty rotation. * Hazardous Waste Inspections: Conduct weekly hazardous waste inspections Competencies * Computer Skills - Microsoft office, including Outlook, Word and excel. MS PowerPoint is plus, and basic PI -Ekho skills * Knowledge of SDS, where to locate and how to use it * Ability to safely operate lab equipment, follow specific directions, operate power hand tools, understand stated policies and DOT requirement, and other duties as assigned * Ability to do basic math calculation on computer * Excellent teamwork, cooperation and detailed problem-solving skills Required Education and Experience * High School Diploma / equivalent with (3) years of experience in supporting chemical handling and hazardous waste management activities in an industrial setup * Associate's degree with coursework in science, biology, chemistry, or environmental field preferred * Knowledge of Industry Standards, bacteriology, current lab procedures, and environmental regulatory programs * Experience in Pulp and paper is preferred; but not required * DOT/Hazmat annual training * Proficiency in data entry and lab equipment maintenance. Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.