Environmental Compliance Manager

Clean Harbors; California; Remote; USD 51,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits offered

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Compliance Manager to lead day-to-day regulatory functions across facilities in the U.S. and remotely from home.

You will review facility operations, advise management on corrective actions, manage permits, and coordinate inspections and audits with regulators and contractors. The role requires a BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering, 2+ years of environmental compliance experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering (preferred)
• 2+ years environmental compliance experience (required)
• Knowledge of EPA laws/regulations (required)
• RCRA 40 CFR hazardous waste management knowledge (required)
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
• Identifies problems and recommends corrections; prioritizes and follows-up on corrections regarding areas of non-compliance or potential non-compliance.
• Advises corporate and facility management regarding measures to correct or minimize non-compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
• Applies for environmental permits and maintains a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
• Prepares and maintains environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities.
• Prepares reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
• Prepares and provides environmental related training.
• Serves as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on all environmentally related projects and activities.
• Coordinates and accompanies regulatory personnel during all facility inspections. Coordinates environmental audits of facilities by customers.
• Acts as a liaison with Agency regulators and negotiates terms favorable to the organization regarding permit conditions and proposed regulations.
• Responds to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provides guidance to operational teams; prepares and submits notifications/reports and participates in investigations.
• Monitors regulatory changes for upcoming changes in rules and regulations.
• Provides guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning environmental regulations.
• Performs audits of external facilities to ensure proper permitting and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned; requires routine travel to facilities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EPA regulations

Communication skills

Writing & presentation

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering

BS/BA (required)

Job description

The Environmental Compliance Manager manages day to day regulatory functions at Clean Harbors and Safety-Kleen operating facilities.

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/RRSP 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

• Conducts formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
• Identifies problems and recommends corrections; prioritizes and follows-up on corrections regarding areas of non-compliance or potential non-compliance.
• Advises corporate and facility management regarding procedural and operational measures to be taken to correct or minimize non-compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
• Applies for environmental permits and maintains a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
• Prepares and maintains environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities.
• Prepares reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
• Prepares and provides environmental related training.
• Serves as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on all environmentally related projects and activities.
• Coordinates and accompanies regulatory personnel during all facility inspections. Coordinates environmental audits of facilities by customers.
• Acts as a liaison with Agency regulators and negotiates for terms favorable to the organization regarding legal agreements, permit conditions, and proposed regulations.
• Responds to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provides guidance to operational teams. Prepares and submits all required notifications/reports and participates in management team investigations as needed.
• Monitors regulatory changes for the purpose of insuring compliance with upcoming changes in federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Provides guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Performs audits of external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted for use and operating in compliance.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
• Routine travel to facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA (required)
• BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering (preferred)
• 2+ Year Environmental compliance experience (required)
• Knowledge of and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws/regulations (required)
• RCRA 40 CFR hazardous waste management knowledge (required)
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills

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 one-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 a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Plant & Environmental Compliance

Locations: EMPLOYEE WORKS FROM HOME

Pay Range: 50500.00 - 159963.00 Annually

Job Identification: 168297

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date: 2026-11-06