Compliance Specialist Intern - Summer 2027

Clean Harbors, Inc.; La Porte (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Compliance Specialist Intern to join our safety-focused team at the Deer Park Incinerator. This in-person internship runs May–August 2027 with hands-on exposure to environmental compliance and regulatory practices.

You will assist with reports, on-site inspections, and file maintenance while learning from seasoned professionals in a hands-on environment aligned with Environmental Science or Management studies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Environmental Science or Management degree program.
• Knowledge of EPA laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Excel; data entry and basic analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Compliance Manager with report prep and on-site inspections.
• Review facility permits to understand conditions and limitations.
• Archive old files as directed by Compliance Manager.
• Monitor regulatory updates and summarize changes.
• Maintain and organize environmental compliance files.
• Notify Compliance Manager of incidents or accidents.

Skills

EPA regulations knowledge

Critical thinking

Analytical mindset

Excel skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Compliance Specialist Intern to join our safety-focused team.

This internship is an in-person opportunity based at our Deer Park Incinerator and is not eligible for remote work. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals.

Start dates for our Summer 2027 Internship Program are May 17th or May 24th of 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

Why Intern with Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

Our internship program is designed to provide:

• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;
• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;
• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;
• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Assist the Compliance Manager with the preparation of reports and conduct on-site inspections, in compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
• Responsible for archiving old files as directed by the Compliance Manager.
• Review facility permits to gain an understanding of the permit conditions/limitations.
• Keep abreast of the regulations/regulatory requirements by reviewing corporate compliance Q & A summaries describing regulatory changes.
• Maintain environmental compliance files.
• Notify Compliance Manager of incidents/accidents.

What does it take to intern with Clean Harbors?

• Enrolled in Environmental Science or Management Degree bachelor's program
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws/regulations
• Critical thinking: ability to identify the right audience, message, and goals
• The desire to learn and master new skills
• Analytical mind; Intermediate PC/Excel skills Required, Advanced Excel skills a plus
• Ability to handle multiple prioritiesAbility to maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skill
• Results focused

Want to learn more about starting your career with Clean Harbors?

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include time at a facility or project site, participating in safety briefings, observing operational processes, and learning how teams safely manage environmental services and hazardous materials.

Interns may also assist with project coordination, review operational data, and support team initiatives that help keep operations running safely and efficiently. Throughout the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the people, processes, and safety culture that drive Clean Harbors' work in the field.

About Clean Harbors

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology. Come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.