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Waste Remediation Specialist

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance & Protection, Waste Management, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Develop, maintain, implement, reinforce, and continuously improve the Plains United States Waste Management Program
  • Develop and implement waste management standards, processes, and best practices with key stakeholders
  • Collaborate with corporate and field operational personnel on Waste Program execution and improvement
  • Increase awareness and knowledge of the Waste Program through engagement, communications, and training
  • Complete assurance activities and program reviews, including corrective action management
  • Manage environmental remediation projects from assessment through regulatory closure
  • Develop and implement remediation strategies, work plans, and corrective action programs
  • Oversee remediation budgets, schedules, contractors, performance metrics, and closure objectives
  • Review and interpret environmental data, site assessments, risk assessments, and technical reports
  • Coordinate with regulators, operations, landowners, consultants, and internal business partners
  • Conduct site visits and field inspections to monitor progress, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Provide compliance guidance and regular program status updates to management and stakeholders
  • Interface with state agencies for waste submittals and recurring reports
  • Lead development, review, and updates of program documents and training materials
  • Monitor program performance, review data, and present initiative progress
  • Coach and train Operations, HSE Operations, and Tanks groups
  • Manage third-party contractors and waste management databases
  • Track budgets, process invoices, and monitor program financials
  • Coordinate corrective actions and maintain communication with Operations and HSE Operations representatives
  • Manage contractors, consultants, and field activities for soil and groundwater remediation
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, risks, and environmental performance metrics
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with state and federal hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations in the United States, including RCRA, DOT, EPCRA, and CERCLA
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with contaminated site assessment, remediation, and reclamation principles
  • Familiarity with industry compliance standards/regulations and common/recommended practices involving waste storage, handling and disposal
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence
  • Excellent written, verbal, listening, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships at all levels
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Share Point
  • Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the United States, up to 15% anticipated
  • Cleared criminal history/background and satisfactory reference checks
  • Compliance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, including pre-employment testing
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment
  • Relevant university degrees, professional designations, or technical certifications related to environmental, waste, or remediation disciplines preferred
  • Experience implementing and supporting industrial waste management programs preferred
  • Experience managing soil and groundwater remediation projects preferred
  • Knowledge of midstream oil and gas operations preferred
  • Understanding of process safety and risk management principles preferred
  • Familiarity with crude oil pipelines, trucking, and terminal operations a plus
  • Positive and energetic attitude; self-motivated with strong initiative
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in waste management program development and implementation, with a strong focus on compliance with state and federal regulations. Proven ability to manage environmental remediation projects, including assessment, strategy development, and contractor oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Waste Management Program Development
  • Environmental Remediation Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance (RCRA, DOT, EPCRA, CERCLA)
  • Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Waste Management Standards Development
  • Environmental Data Review
  • Corrective Action Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Budget Tracking Field Inspections
  • Training Material Development
  • Performance Metrics Monitoring
  • Site Assessment
  • Remediation Strategy Implementation
Soft Skills
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Relevant University Degrees
  • Professional Designations in Environmental Disciplines
  • Technical Certifications in Waste Management
Industry Keywords
  • Hazardous Waste Regulations
  • Non-Hazardous Waste Regulations
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Process Safety
  • Midstream Oil and Gas…
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