Environmental Compliance Manager

Clean Harbors; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Manager Environmental Compliance Programs in Illinois to oversee day-to-day regulatory functions. The role leads environmental and health & safety compliance initiatives, coordinating across sites to ensure adherence to federal and state rules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in regulatory roles, a BS/BA in environmental science or engineering, and strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in compliance/regulatory roles.
• Knowledge of DOT and EPA laws/regulations required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensures health, safety, and environmental compliance across operations.
• Conducts formal reviews of systems for regulatory compliance.
• Advises field staff on corrective measures for non-compliance.
• Prepares reports for regulatory agencies and management.
• Maintains regulatory ID validation systems and EPA registrations.
• Responds to compliance questions from sales, field personnel, and customers.
• Audits internal and external facilities to verify program effectiveness.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Presentation

Organization

MS Office

Regulations (DOT/EPA)

Education

BS/BA Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for a Manager Environmental Compliance Programs. The Environmental Compliance Manager Programs position will manage day to day compliance and regulatory functions.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner always.
• Conducts formal and systematic reviews of company systems to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
• Identifies problems and recommends corrections; priorities and conducts follow-ups on corrections regarding areas of non-compliance or potential non-compliance.
• Advises field staff regarding procedural and operational measures to be taken to correct or minimize non-compliant activities about environmental regulations.
• Prepares reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
• Maintains and manages the internal regulatory ID validation systems
• Maintains compliance with our USEPA registration to produce SKS manifests, manages shipment document forms inventory at multiple locations
• Provides responses to compliance, sales, field personnel and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Performs audits of internal and external facilities to ensure effectiveness of compliance programs.
• Perform other assignments as assigned by management

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering preferred
• 5+ Years of compliance/company experience
• Alternate combinations of education and experience may be accepted
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws/regulations (required)
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent PC Skills / MS Office
• Must be based at a company location – either corporate office or branch location (SK, BPS, TFI, CYN, EM etc.)

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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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