Facility Manager
About The Position
The Facility Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and regulatory compliance of Patriot Environmental’s Portland waste treatment, disposal, and wastewater pre-treatment facility. This role holds full P&L accountability and leads all site functions—including operations, maintenance, logistics, laboratory, and safety—to ensure efficient, compliant, and profitable operations. The Facility Manager oversees a multi-functional team in a regulated industrial environment and is responsible for optimizing throughput, maintaining compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of facility performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 7+ years in industrial waste processing, environmental services and/or related industries
- Progressive leadership experience
- P&L management experience
- Knowledge of waste treatment, wastewater pre-treatment, and regulatory frameworks including but not limited to RCRA, CWA, EPA, DOT, OSHA.
- Experience with plant operations, maintenance, and permitting
- Logistics experience (tankers, rail, or other bulk transport)
- Strong operational leadership and process management
- Ability to improve efficiency and solve complex problems
- Effective team leadership and communication skills
- Ability to operate in a regulated, safety-critical environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across processing, maintenance, logistics, laboratory, and administrative functions
- Direct and optimize waste treatment and processing activities
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics including scheduling of tankers, railcars, and trailers
- Ensure efficient coordination of receiving, storage, processing, and outbound shipments
- Utilize CMMS systems to ensure reliability and maintenance of facility assets
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures
- Maintain compliance with RCRA, CWA, EPA, DOT, OSHA regulations
- Manage permits and regulatory obligations; lead inspections and permit renewals
- Ensure accurate regulatory reporting and documentation
- Own facility P&L, cost controls, and budget performance
- Partner with sales teams to support growth and profitability
- Identify opportunities to improve throughput and operational efficiency
- Oversee inventory management and third-party vendor coordination
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams
- Set performance expectations and drive accountability
- Develop SOPs and lead training programs
- Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership
- Partner with corporate functions across operations, finance, and compliance
- Oversee vendor and contractor performance
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
