Compliance and Sr Approvals Specialist

Valicor Environmental Services LLC • Monroe, OH

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About The Position

Valicor is seeking a Sr Compliance and Approval Specialist to manage regulatory compliance for all inbound waste material across our operations, including our 23 Non-Hazardous CWT facilities. In this role, you will protect our operations by minimizing compliance risks, ensuring 100% alignment with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and the safety of our plant operators. You will serve as a critical bridge between our Commercial and Operations teams, executing rapid, thorough regulatory evaluations of new and existing waste profiles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Public Administration, or a closely related scientific/technical field.
• 2 to 5 years of direct experience in environmental compliance and waste profile approvals.
• In-depth, working knowledge of EPA RCRA and Federal DOT Regulations is required.
• Exceptional organizational, document management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and specialized compliance management software.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CWT Regulations (40 CFR Part 437) and Used Oil Regulations (40 CFR Part 279).
• Prior experience working at a waste treatment/disposal operation, specifically focusing on Non-Hazardous Industrial Wastewater treatment and Solidification.
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CEP (Certified Environmental Professional), or equivalent credentials.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review all new inbound waste profiles to ensure they contain complete analytical data and regulatory documentation required for safe, compliant acceptance.
• Conduct thorough technical and regulatory evaluations of waste streams, ensuring strict adherence to permit limits and facility capabilities.
• Review, comment on, and approve profile opportunities within a strict 24-hour turnaround window to support sales pipeline velocity.
• Maintain accurate compliance databases; track permit expiration dates across facilities to ensure timely renewals.
• Support critical reporting pipelines, including waste management data, air emissions, stormwater compliance, and hazardous materials reporting.
• Assist site teams during regulatory agency inspections and draft technical responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Continuously update company waste acceptance procedures, policies, and employee compliance training modules.
• Lead investigations into waste-related compliance incidents and recommend robust corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

What This Job Offers

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