Environmental Manager: Lead Compliance & Hazardous Waste Ops

Kids for the Future; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

O6 Environmental in Joplin, MO seeks an experienced Environmental Manager to lead compliance programs across client facilities. You will supervise technicians, ensure regulatory adherence, and coordinate waste management while building strong client relationships.

The role requires 7+ years in environmental services, a HAZWOPER certification, and a proven track record in industrial settings. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in environmental services, hazardous waste management, or industrial compliance.
• Experience managing a team in an industrial setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present findings to clients/regulators.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and a positive team culture.
• Strong organizational skills across multiple sites and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Active HAZWOPER 40-hour certification; supervisory training preferred.
• Working knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, and state regulations.
• Experience with regulatory reports, waste manifests, and compliance plans.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all environmental compliance activities across facilities and project sites.
• Supervise and mentor a team of environmental technicians, assign tasks and priorities.
• Collect samples of materials for wastewater discharge and waste profiling.
• Prepare reports, charts, and tables to summarize test results.
• Verify compliance with regulations to prevent pollution.
• Manage hazardous waste characterization, profiling, manifesting, and disposal across all sites.
• Emergency response – assist in spill response situations.
• Maintain hazardous waste inventory and database.
• Oversee daily collection, handling, and segregation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
• Serve as primary environmental contact for client management teams and build client relationships.

Skills

Environmental management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project management

Hazardous waste handling

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Active HAZWOPER 40-hour certification

Job description

O6 Environmental in Joplin, MO seeks an experienced Environmental Manager to lead compliance programs across client facilities. You will supervise technicians, ensure regulatory adherence, and coordinate waste management while building strong client relationships.

The role requires 7+ years in environmental services, a HAZWOPER certification, and a proven track record in industrial settings. Competitive salary and benefits offered.