HAZARDOUS WASTE DIRECTOR

Trilogy Medwaste•Houston, TX

7h•$90,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Hazardous Waste Director is responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and cost-effective management of hazardous waste operations, including collection, characterization, transportation, recycling, and disposal. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, leads waste program improvements, and serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, customers, and internal teams on hazardous waste matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, or related environmental services operations.
Working knowledge of RCRA, EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations; experience with waste characterization, profiling, and manifesting.
Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills; effective communication and leadership, with the ability to train and direct staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and waste tracking or compliance management systems.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking; valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer and operational sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

RCRA and DOT hazmat certifications; 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Experience managing TSDF, transporter, or vendor relationships.
Experience supporting manufacturing, petrochemical, energy, healthcare, laboratory, or industrial sectors.
Familiarity with state-specific hazardous waste programs and e-Manifest.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day hazardous waste operations, including waste identification, characterization, profiling, labeling, packaging, storage, and shipment.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA, RCRA, DOT, and OSHA requirements.
Prepare, review, and maintain waste profiles, manifests, LDR notifications, and other required shipping and compliance documentation.
Manage relationships with treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs), transporters, and third-party vendors, including approvals and performance reviews.
Develop, implement, and maintain hazardous waste management plans, standard operating procedures, and contingency plans.
Conduct internal audits, inspections, and waste area assessments; identify and correct compliance gaps.
Lead employee training on hazardous waste handling, RCRA, DOT hazmat, and emergency response requirements.
Support regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and waste minimization documentation; serve as primary contact during regulatory inspections and agency correspondence.
Partner with operations, transportation, sales, and customer service teams to ensure safe and timely service delivery.
Identify opportunities for waste minimization, recycling, and cost reduction; investigate incidents, spills, and near misses and ensure proper response, reporting, and corrective actions.