Site Compliance Manager

GFL Environmental Inc. • Peoria, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Compliance Manager role is primarily focused on ensuring regulatory adherence, comprehensive tracking, and promoting environmental, health, safety, and compliance (EHS&C) standards within landfill operations. This position involves close collaboration with various leadership and support teams to provide essential compliance support, maintain and update internal standards, and assist with special projects. The role requires diligent tracking of permits, compliance tasks, and reporting requirements, as well as active engagement with regulatory agencies. A key aspect of the job is promoting a safety-first culture and continuous EHS&C improvement.

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail and maintain a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with consultants, contractors, regulators, community members, and internal staff.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Advance skills and abilities to create Excel spreadsheets and input and monitor information.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize to meet due dates and deadlines.
• General knowledge of EPA, state EPA, OSHA, and other applicable related state and federal regulations.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and maintain deadlines.
• Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough, and timely manner.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience in landfill management preferred.
• General understanding of regulatory requirements and permit conditions.
• Utilization of standard office equipment.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain MOLO and wastewater system operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance support to landfill operations by working closely with area and regional leadership, operations team, and corporate support team.
• Maintain, update, and ensure regulatory compliance of internal best practice standards.
• Provide support for the completion of tasks related to landfill special projects.
• Use Safety Environmental Monitoring System (SEMS) to maintain and track permits, compliance tasks, and related activities.
• Coordinate completion of status reports or other reporting of data as required by various operational permits or other regulatory conditions.
• Track various permit conditions and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., solid waste, hazardous waste, NPDES).
• Track other regulatory and legal compliance deadlines and obligations for the location.
• Support and participate in discussions with applicable regulatory agencies, including regulatory inspections and meetings.
• Maintain knowledge in, and practice of landfill and transfer station operations and ability to obtain MOLO and wastewater system operator certification.
• Track and manage tasks as required and provide internal and external reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
• Promote and manage the company’s vision with respect to EHS&C standards, behaviors and performance.
• Support regulatory monitoring and reporting as needed (e.g., groundwater, air, stormwater, surface water, leachate).
• Promote a safety-first culture that supports continuous EHS&C improvement and engage through company-wide programs.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level