ERTS Regional Compliance Program Manager- West Region
About The Position
The Regional Program Manager (RPM) owns the delivery of the ERTS Commercial Compliance Program within an assigned multi-state region. This is a working manager role where the RPM performs client compliance inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and on-site EH&S training, while also managing the regional book of business, client relationships, scheduling, subcontractors, and the quality of deliverables. The RPM serves as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for program clients in the region. The program encompasses OSHA, EPA, and DOT HMT requirements, along with applicable state programs. The ideal candidate possesses a consulting or multi-site practitioner background, is comfortable in a client-facing environment, and can translate regulatory findings into practical corrective actions and sellable follow-up work. Clean Harbors is a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across North America, solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. This position supports the Western Region of the US.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related technical field.
- Seven to ten years of progressive EHS experience, including at least three years performing compliance audits or inspections across multiple sites or multiple clients.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with both general industry safety programs (29 CFR 1910) and RCRA hazardous waste generator compliance (40 CFR Parts 260 to 262).
- Experience delivering EHS training to hourly and supervisory audiences.
- Experience in an environmental or EHS consulting firm, or in a multi-site corporate EHS role with external client or vendor-facing responsibility.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Ability to travel 50 to 70 percent, including overnight.
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER RCRA training.
- DOT hazmat employee training.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based EHS data platforms.
- Ability to write clear, citation-supported technical reports.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) from BCSP; Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) from IHMM; Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from BGC; or OHST/CHST from BCSP.
- ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 lead auditor or internal auditor training; experience with EHS management system audits.
- Experience with SPCC plans, Tier II reporting, & stormwater (NPDES MSGP).
- Master's degree in a related discipline.
- Prior experience managing or mentoring field EHS staff.
- Experience scoping and pricing consultation work.
Responsibilities
- Manage all Commercial Compliance Program accounts in the region: onboarding, annual service calendars, scheduling of site visits, and delivery of services.
- Serve as the single point of contact for regional clients; conduct kickoff and close meetings, present findings to leadership, and manage escalations.
- Track utilization, billable hours, and deliverable status; maintain accurate client records, inspection reports, training rosters, and corrective action logs.
- Coordinate and quality-check subcontractors for specialty scopes.
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and hand off or close in coordination with sales.
- Perform on-site compliance audits and gap analyses against regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Conduct hazard assessments including PPE hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, and facility walkthroughs; document findings with regulatory citations, risk ranking, and recommended corrective actions.
- Review client hazardous waste program and storage areas: generator category determinations and episodic generation, waste determinations, accumulation area inspections, contingency plan reviews, biennial reports, manifest recordkeeping.
- Deliver monthly inspection program tools and safety communications ('safety splashes') to program clients.
- Support clients during agency inspections and in responding to OSHA citations, EPA or state notices of violation, and consent orders.
- Develop and deliver on-site and virtual EH&S training, including OSHA HAZWOPER and general industry topics, RCRA Hazardous Waste, DOT Hazardous Materials.
- Assist clients with maintaining training records to satisfy regulatory documentation requirements and support client audit defense.
- Maintain working knowledge of state-plan OSHA programs and state-authorized RCRA programs in the assigned region and advise clients where state requirements are more stringent than federal.
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting program clients and brief the Director and client contacts.
Benefits
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
- Recruiting Pay range of $110,000-$120,000
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
- Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
