Corporate EHS Compliance Audit Manager

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Safe work environment

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Corporate EHS Compliance Audit Manager to lead the compliance audit program across facilities, ensuring regulatory alignment and BMP implementation. You will report to senior compliance leadership and craft audit reports for executive review.

The role requires 5+ years in EHS regulatory compliance management, a technical degree, and willingness to travel up to 50% to facilities and meetings. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with EHS Regulatory Compliance related experience including management.
• Bachelor's degree in Technical or Physical Science Field (or relevant to the role), advanced degree preferred
• Expert knowledge of Federal, State and Provincial regulations, including: EPA (RCRA, SARA/CERCLA, TSCA, CWA, and CAA), OSHA and DOT (Canadian regulatory equivalents are a plus)
• Superior personnel management, administration and communication skills
• Computer literate and have proficient written and oral skills
• Win Web experience preferred
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CEA (Certified Environmental Auditor) and OSHA certifications preferred
• Must be available for frequent travel (50%) to facilities as well as for meetings and assigned tasks
• Must wear PPE as necessary (hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe boots, tyveks, etc)
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, lift

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Manage and be a strong contributing member of the Compliance Audit Team - support and execute the audit schedule and draft report findings for the audits of the Company facilities and waste tracking and disposal.
• Support general effectiveness of regulatory compliance initiatives by conducting comprehensive audits for the Company including at operational facilities and branches to verify compliance issues are fully communicated and understood by local management and operational personnel.
• Communicate significant regulatory issues to the Director / VP of Compliance Audit and the Chief Compliance Officer, as necessary. Support follow-up activities to verify that regulatory compliance is achieved in a timely manner.
• Prepare audit reports for the Director / VP of Compliance Audit, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman's review, as required.
• Recommend EHS improvement programs and solutions to regulatory challenges, based on proven successful practices.
• Implement and participate in corporate compliance initiatives; providing guidance, expertise and research when needed.
• Conduct special investigations as requested by General Counsel and/or Chief Compliance Officer.
• Support development of site specific and task specific SOPs/BMPs as needed for uniform implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate regulatory guidance and clarification/interpretations of Federal, State, and Provincial regulations are provided for effective compliance coverage throughout the Company.
• Facilitate and participate in external audits of facilities; review written audit reports for submittal to corporate headquarters; assist in RFP and budget approval process.
• Prepare audit reports and maintain workpapers and related supporting documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Maintain strategic relationships with Federal, State, Provincial, and Local regulatory agencies to provide a "corporate presence"; Understand regulators issues and concerns, and promote goodwill.
• Participate in staff development (training, guidance, technical support) with compliance audit staff to maintain the tools and skills to be effective in the position.
• Support the delivery of a comprehensive compliance assurance program in accordance with Federal, State, Local, and Provincial laws and company policies and procedures.
• Other assigned duties

Skills

Personnel management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical or Physical Science

Advanced degree preferred

CHMM/CEA/OSHA certifications preferred

Tools

Win Web

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for a Corporate EHS Compliance Audit Manager. The Audit Manager, Compliance Audit is responsible to provide environmental and health and safety compliance audits and support to management and staff of the various facilities within Company operating groups, including auditing the regulatory compliance performance of facilities and reporting findings to compliance leadership, legal leadership, and executive management, as necessary, working with senior management in operations, compliance and health and safety to communicate best management practice (BMP) requirements and improve regulatory compliance in order to achieve the Corporate "Zero Deficiency" goal, designing and implementing a comprehensive compliance assurance program in accordance with Federal, state, local, and provincial laws and company policies and procedures.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Manage and be a strong contributing member of the Compliance Audit Team - support and execute the audit schedule and draft report findings for the audits of the Company facilities and waste tracking and disposal.
• Support general effectiveness of regulatory compliance initiatives by conducting comprehensive audits for the Company including at operational facilities and branches to verify compliance issues are fully communicated and understood by local management and operational personnel.
• Communicate significant regulatory issues to the Director / VP of Compliance Audit and the Chief Compliance Officer, as necessary. Support follow-up activities to verify that regulatory compliance is achieved in a timely manner.
• Prepare audit reports for the Director / VP of Compliance Audit, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman's review, as required.
• Recommend EHS improvement programs and solutions to regulatory challenges, based on proven successful practices.
• Implement and participate in corporate compliance initiatives; providing guidance, expertise and research when needed.
• Conduct special investigations as requested by General Counsel and/or Chief Compliance Officer.
• Support development of site specific and task specific SOPs/BMPs as needed for uniform implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate regulatory guidance and clarification/interpretations of Federal, State, and Provincial regulations are provided for effective compliance coverage throughout the Company.
• Facilitate and participate in external audits of facilities; review written audit reports for submittal to corporate headquarters; assist in RFP and budget approval process.
• Prepare audit reports and maintain workpapers and related supporting documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Maintain strategic relationships with Federal, State, Provincial, and Local regulatory agencies to provide a "corporate presence"; Understand regulators issues and concerns, and promote goodwill.
• Participate in staff development (training, guidance, technical support) with compliance audit staff to maintain the tools and skills to be effective in the position.
• Support the delivery of a comprehensive compliance assurance program in accordance with Federal, State, Local, and Provincial laws and company policies and procedures.
• Other assigned duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years with EHS Regulatory Compliance related experience including management
• Bachelor's degree in Technical or Physical Science Field (or relevant to the role), advanced degree preferred
• Expert knowledge of Federal, State and Provincial regulations, including: EPA (RCRA, SARA/CERCLA, TSCA, CWA, and CAA), OSHA and DOT (Canadian regulatory equivalents are a plus)
• Superior personnel management, administration and communication skills
• Computer literate and have proficient written and oral skills
• Win Web experience preferred
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CEA (Certified Environmental Auditor) and OSHA certifications preferred
• Must be available for frequent travel (50%) to facilities as well as for meetings and assigned tasks
• Must wear PPE as necessary (hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe boots, tyveks, etc)
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, lift

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.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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.

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Job Identification: 163447

Category: Management

Posting Date: 2026-08-11

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Finance

Locations: 42 Longwater Drive

Pay Range: $62000.0 - $191956.0 Annually