Environmental Sustainability Program Manager

Clean Earth; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Program Manager to oversee waste management, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve recycling programs. The role involves technical expertise, project management, and collaboration with clients and teams to enhance sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Tuition Assistance

401k Plan with Matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of waste management experience or 8+ years industry experience without a degree.
• Knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical and EHS expert for hazardous waste and DOT regulations.
• Plan and schedule waste shipments to meet deadlines.
• Monitor waste and recycling programs, coordinating pickups and swaps.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

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Company Description

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States, offering remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our extensive portfolio of technologies and services impacts nearly every waste-generating industry, including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare sectors.

Our teams across the country are committed to recycling and beneficial reuse of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills. We value our employees highly, as reflected in our recognition as a 2024 Most Loved Workplace. We strive to foster a positive work culture that promotes growth, development, and safety.

Job Description

• Serve as technical and EHS expert for customer on hazardous waste and DOT regulations.
• Provide consultation on best practices for waste disposition.
• Plan and schedule waste shipments to meet deadlines.
• Ensure shipments comply with all packaging, labeling, paperwork, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with waste characterization of various streams.
• Monitor waste and recycling programs, coordinating pickups and swaps.
• Collaborate on special projects and participate in team planning and customer meetings.
• Maintain shipment records for forecasting and billing; collaborate with relevant teams for seamless service.
• Resolve vendor and customer issues professionally, conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coach clients and third parties on systems and serve as liaison to ensure program implementation.
• Conduct inspections of waste containers and facilitate emergency responses.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of waste management experience or 8+ years of industry experience without a degree.
• Knowledge of RCRA and DOT regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management and client relations.
• Experience with hazardous waste labeling and shipping paperwork.
• Scheduling hazmat transporters/carriers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and order entry systems like Oracle.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to influence.
• Ability to work independently and traverse large facilities.
• Physical ability to access various site areas and wear PPE.

Additional benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, wellness programs, tuition assistance, and a 401k plan with matching. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.