Environmental Operations Manager

WM•Chillicothe, OH

About The Position

Plans and directs all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state & local regulations. Manages and plans activities of onsite personnel. Serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues and contract management. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement)
HAZWOPER Certification
Valid Drivers License
RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience
OSHA 24-Hour Certification
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Profit and loss (budgeting).
Project management.
Customer service and vendor management.
An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.
Supervisory and team building skills.
Creative problem solving and innovative thinker.
Effective and concise communication.
Adept decision making.
Strategic thinking.
Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
Strong business acumen and financial knowledge.
Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
Consult with client to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals.
Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting.
Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
Administer client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.
May occasionally be required to perform labor-intensive activities (e.g., drum collection and bulking).