Environmental and Compliance Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

401(k) matching program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Manager of Environment and Compliance in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will lead regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, primarily within the oil and gas and hazardous waste industries. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 5-7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness plans, and opportunities for career advancement. Extensive travel is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of environmental compliance experience in oil and gas, chemicals, or hazardous waste.
• Hands-on experience with EPA and TCEQ regulations.
• Expertise in developing SPCC and Stormwater programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory reporting for chemical inventory.
• Manage SPCC and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Drive environmental permitting and licensing processes.
• Serve as agency liaison during inspections and audits.
• Conduct compliance audits and site assessments.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff.
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Program development

Environmental compliance auditing

Incident response

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Manager of Environment and Compliance to lead our regulatory compliance initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our operations meet or exceed all local, state, and federal environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in hazardous waste, chemicals, or the oil and gas sector, with a proven track record of successfully navigating regulatory frameworks alongside the EPA, TCEQ, and other environmental agencies. You will play a critical role in program development, environmental reporting, and securing necessary operating permits, acting as the primary environmental champion for your assigned region or division.

Why GFL?

At GFL, we empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a tangible impact on the environment. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) matching program, and significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Reporting: Lead and oversee the accurate and timely preparation, submission, and maintenance of Tier I and Tier II chemical inventory reporting.
• Program Development (SPCC & Stormwater): Design, implement, and manage comprehensive Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) across applicable facilities.
• Licensing & Permitting: Drive the acquisition, renewal, and modification processes for environmental permits and licenses (air, water, and waste). Ensure all operational sites maintain active and compliant permit statuses.
• Agency Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact during inspections, audits, and communications with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and various local environmental and health agencies.
• Compliance Auditing: Conduct routine environmental compliance audits and site assessments to identify potential risks, implement corrective actions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Training & Leadership: Develop and deliver environmental compliance training programs for site managers and operational staff.
• Incident Response: Lead environmental incident investigations, root cause analyses, and reporting, ensuring swift mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a closely related discipline.
• Industry Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of dedicated environmental compliance experience specifically within the oil and gas, chemical processing, or hazardous waste management industries.
• Regulatory Expertise: Extensive, hands‑on experience interpreting and applying federal and state environmental regulations, with a mandatory history of interfacing with the EPA and TCEQ.
• Technical Proficiency: Subject matter expertise in developing and managing SPCC plans, Stormwater programs, and Tier I/Tier II reporting.
• Permitting: Demonstrated success in managing complex environmental licensing and permitting processes.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable operational guidelines.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Prior experience in a managerial or team‑leadership role.

Working Conditions

• Work in indoor environment 60% of the time.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Early morning start times are occasional to frequent.
• Extensive travel is required.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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