Environmental Compliance Manager

Clean Harbors•White Castle, LA

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Manager manages day-to-day regulatory functions at Clean Harbors and Safety-Kleen operating facilities. The role oversees environmental compliance across facilities, including regulatory reviews, permits, plans, reporting, training, inspections, audits, incident response, and coordination with regulators, contractors, customers, and operational teams. Routine travel to facilities is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) required.
At least 2 years of environmental compliance experience required.
Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws and regulations required.
Knowledge of RCRA 40 CFR hazardous waste management required.
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct formal and systematic facility reviews to assess compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and health and safety regulations.
Identify compliance problems, recommend corrections, and prioritize and follow up on corrective actions for actual or potential non-compliance.
Advise corporate and facility management on procedural and operational measures to correct or minimize non-compliant activities.
Apply for environmental permits and maintain schedules for renewals, reporting, and permit provisions.
Prepare and maintain environmentally related facility plans and procedures.
Prepare reports and documents required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
Prepare and provide environmental-related training.
Serve as liaison between facilities and outside contractors and regulatory personnel on environmental projects and activities.
Coordinate and accompany regulatory personnel during facility inspections, and coordinate customer environmental audits.
Liaise 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; guide operational teams; prepare and submit required notifications and reports; and participate in management investigations as needed.
Monitor regulatory changes to support compliance with upcoming federal, state, and local requirements.
Provide guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Audit external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted and operating in compliance.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by management or required by business needs.
Travel routinely to facilities.