About Domtar - Nekoosa:  Domtar pulp and paper mill in Nekoosa, Wisconsin consists of a kraft pulp mill, 3 paper machines, power boilers, and hydroelectric operations. The Environmental Department at Nekoosa operates a 15 MGD wastewater treatment plant, and three landfills, and manages all of the air, water, and waste activities at the site.

Job description: The Environmental Intern position is a 40 hours/week paid temporary internship. Preference will be given to candidates that are available for at least 9 months.

Duties and responsibilities: The Intern will be involved in a variety of projects to improve the environmental operations at the site.

This may include:

• Wastewater plant and landfill optimization
• Water and waste identification and reduction in the mill
• Procedure development
• Analytical lab projects
• Environmental data analysis improvements
• Detailed documentation of findings in various systems and
• Additional projects as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Must be enrolled an accredited degree program and have at least 3 years of college coursework
• Interest in professional growth development and be willing and able to work in an industrial setting
• Ability to comply with and enforce company, safety and environment polices and procedures.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and external audiences
• Able to demonstrate qualities as a self-starter and perform tasks without constant supervision

The hiring process for successful candidates includes successfully completing a team interview, background check, pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings.