Environmental Compliance Manager

Environmental Compliance Manager

Manages day‑to‑day regulatory functions at Clean Harbors and Safety‑Kleen operating facilities.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

• Conduct formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
• Identify problems and recommend corrections; prioritize and follow up on corrections regarding areas of non‑compliance or potential non‑compliance.
• Advise corporate and facility management regarding procedural and operational measures needed to correct or minimize non‑compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
• Apply for environmental permits and maintain a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
• Prepare and maintain environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities.
• Prepare reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
• Provide environmental related training.
• Serve as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on all environmentally related projects and activities.
• Coordinate and accompany regulatory personnel during all facility inspections; coordinate environmental audits of facilities by customers.
• Act as liaison with agency regulators and negotiate terms favorable to the organization regarding legal agreements, permit conditions, and proposed regulations.
• Respond to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provide guidance to operational teams. Prepare and submit all required notifications/reports and participate in management team investigations as needed.
• Monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance with upcoming changes in federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Provide guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Perform audits of external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted for use and operating in compliance.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
• Routine travel to facilities.

• BS/BA (required)
• BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering (preferred)
• 2+ years of Environmental compliance experience (required)
• Knowledge of EPA laws/regulations (required)
• Knowledge of RCRA 40 CFR hazardous waste management (required)
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

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Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.