ERTS Regional Compliance Program Manager

Clean Harbors; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. seeks a Regional Program Manager to own the delivery of the ERTS Commercial Compliance Program in a multi-state Western US region.

This hands-on leadership role includes audits, hazard assessments, on-site EH&S training, and regional client relationship management, with a focus on delivering quality, compliant services and expanding the scope of work. The ideal candidate has consulting or multi-site experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field related to safety or environment.
• 7–10 years EHS experience with audits/inspections across multiple sites or clients.
• Experience delivering EHS training to hourly and supervisory audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage Commercial Compliance programs across the region, including onboarding, scheduling, and service delivery.
• Serve as the single regional client contact; conduct meetings, present findings, and manage escalations.
• Track hours, deliverables and maintain client records, inspection reports, and training rosters.

Skills

Driver's license

MS Office

EHS data platforms

Technical reporting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health / Environmental Science / Industrial Hygiene / Engineering

Tools

MS Office

EHS data platforms

Job description

The Regional Program Manager (RPM) owns delivery of the ERTS Commercial Compliance Program within an assigned multi-state region. This is a working manager role: the RPM performs client compliance inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and on-site EH&S training while also managing the regional book of business, client relationships, scheduling, subcontractors, and quality of deliverables. The RPM is the primary technical and commercial point of contact for program clients in the region.

The program spans OSHA, EPA, and DOT HMT requirements, plus the state programs that apply in the region. The ideal candidate has a consulting or multi-site practitioner background, is comfortable in a client facing environment, and can translate regulatory findings into practical corrective actions and sellable follow up work.

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.

This position is located and supports the Western Region of the US.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Recruiting Pay range of $110,000-$120,000
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program and Client Management

• Manage all Commercial Compliance Program accounts in the region: onboarding, annual service calendars, scheduling of site visits, and delivery of services.
• Serve as the single point of contact for regional clients; conduct kickoff and close meetings, present findings to leadership, and manage escalations.
• Track utilization, billable hours, and deliverable status; maintain accurate client records, inspection reports, training rosters, and corrective action logs.
• Coordinate and quality-check subcontractors for specialty scopes.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities and hand off or close in coordination with sales.

Compliance Services

• Perform on-site compliance audits and gap analyses against regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Conduct hazard assessments including PPE hazard assessments, job hazard analyses, and facility walkthroughs; document findings with regulatory citations, risk ranking, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review client hazardous waste program and storage areas: generator category determinations and episodic generation, waste determinations, accumulation area inspections, contingency plan reviews, biennial reports, manifest recordkeeping
• Deliver monthly inspection program tools and safety communications ('safety splashes') to program clients.
• Support clients during agency inspections and in responding to OSHA citations, EPA or state notices of violation, and consent orders.

Training Delivery

• Develop and deliver on-site and virtual EH&S training, including OSHA HAZWOPER and general industry topics, RCRA Hazardous Waste, DOT Hazardous Materials.
• Assist clients with maintain training records to satisfy regulatory documentation requirements and support client audit defense.

Regional Regulatory Awareness:

• Maintain working knowledge of state-plan OSHA programs and state-authorized RCRA programs in the assigned region and advise clients where state requirements are more stringent than federal.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting program clients and brief the Director and client contacts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related technical field.

Experience:

• Seven to ten years of progressive EHS experience, including at least three years performing compliance audits or inspections across multiple sites or multiple clients.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with both general industry safety programs (29 CFR 1910) and RCRA hazardous waste generator compliance (40 CFR Parts 260 to 262).
• Experience delivering EHS training to hourly and supervisory audiences.
• Experience in an environmental or EHS consulting firm, or in a multi-site corporate EHS role with external client or vendor-facing responsibility.

Required Credentials, Training, and Conditions:

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record; ability to travel 50 to 70 percent, including overnight.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• RCRA training
• DOT hazmat employee training
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based EHS data platforms; ability to write clear, citation-supported technical reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification. One or more board certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) from BCSP; Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) from IHMM; Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from BGC; or OHST/CHST from BCSP.
• Management systems. ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 lead auditor or internal auditor training; experience with EHS management system audits.
• Adjacent programs. Experience with SPCC plans, Tier II reporting, & stormwater (NPDES MSGP).
• Advanced degree. Master's degree in related discipline.
• Leadership and commercial. Prior experience managing or mentoring field EHS staff; experience scoping and pricing consultation work.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Frequent walking and standing on industrial sites, including outdoor areas, shop floors, loading docks, and container storage areas; ability to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Wear required PPE including safety-toe footwear, eye and hearing protection, and respirators as required.
• Extended regional driving and periodic air travel; home office when not in the field.

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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Job Identification: 166628

Category: Management

Posting Date: 2026-09-28

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Project Management

Locations: EMPLOYEE WORKS FROM HOME

Pay Range: 50500.00 - 159963.00 Annually

Is Driver Qualification Required?: NA