Regional Hazardous Waste Manager
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking a Regional Hazardous Waste Manager to oversee compliance with standards established for the region and support hazardous waste programs across multiple locations. The role supports new program launches, provides coverage during leaves of absence and other staffing gaps, and conducts quality assurance and compliance oversight to protect revenue, maintain operational continuity, and mitigate risk. It also supports talent attraction and retention through a role designation reflecting broad organizational impact. The position includes establishing audit protocols for new waste programs, assessing customer sites, maintaining current operational and compliance documentation, conducting in-person assessments, and supporting implementations, startups, and new-hire onboarding. The manager also provides operational coverage and helps ensure waste is properly packaged, profiled, and labeled before shipment. The posted recruiting pay range is $85,000–$100,000 plus bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of hazardous waste experience.
- Ability to develop and deliver training materials related to environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials management.
- Familiarity with federal and state regulatory requirements for Small and Large Quantity Generators.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or environmental science.
Responsibilities
- Follow company health and safety policies and processes, making safety the number one priority.
- Establish baseline audit protocols for new waste programs and document compliance parameters for each project location.
- Collaborate with Operations Managers, Site Leads, Branch Managers, and other resources to track corrective actions and share lessons learned.
- Conduct site evaluations (Site General Assessments) and compliance checks using MS Forms.
- Visit and assess the top five customers per region.
- Review and update site SharePoint content to ensure JHAs, SOPs, the Operations Manual, and HASP information are current.
- Conduct monthly Best in Class in-person assessments.
- Support implementations, startups, and onboarding of new hires.
- Provide coverage for leaves of absence, terminations, and paid time off.
- Ensure waste is properly packaged, profiled, and labeled before shipment.
- Develop and deliver training materials related to environmental health, safety, and hazardous materials management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Bonus eligibility may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
