HAZARDOUS WASTE DIRECTOR

Trilogy MedWaste, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy MedWaste, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Hazardous Waste Director to oversee safe, compliant and cost-effective management of hazardous waste operations across nationwide sites.

This role ensures full compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations, leads program improvements, and serves as the primary contact for agencies, customers and internal teams. The candidate will guide waste program development, vendor management, training and incident response, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of hazardous waste management and regulatory compliance experience.
• Knowledge of EPA, RCRA, DOT, OSHA regulations; waste profiling and manifesting.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and staff training abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and waste tracking/compliance systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hazardous waste operations including identification, labeling, packaging and shipping.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, RCRA, DOT and OSHA requirements.
• Prepare and maintain waste profiles, manifests and regulatory documentation.
• Manage relationships with TSDFs, transporters and vendors; conduct performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain hazardous waste management plans and SOPs.
• Lead internal audits, inspections and staff training on hazmat and emergency response.
• Support regulatory reporting, recordkeeping and waste minimization efforts.
• Collaborate with operations, transportation, sales and customer service to ensure safe service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and waste minimization; investigate incidents and corrective actions.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Training staff

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Waste tracking systems

Travel when required

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Waste tracking/compliance systems

Job description

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HAZARDOUS WASTE DIRECTOR

Full-Time Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1762

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Reports to: Chief Growth Officer

Classification: Exempt

Location: Nationwide

Pay Range: Annual Salary $90k – $130k

Position Summary

The Hazardous Waste Director is responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and cost-effective management of hazardous waste operations, including collection, characterization, transportation, recycling, and disposal. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, leads waste program improvements, and serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, customers, and internal teams on hazardous waste matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hazardous waste operations, including waste identification, characterization, profiling, labeling, packaging, storage, and shipment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA, RCRA, DOT, and OSHA requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain waste profiles, manifests, LDR notifications, and other required shipping and compliance documentation.
• Manage relationships with treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs), transporters, and third-party vendors, including approvals and performance reviews.
• Develop, implement, and maintain hazardous waste management plans, standard operating procedures, and contingency plans.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and waste area assessments; identify and correct compliance gaps.
• Lead employee training on hazardous waste handling, RCRA, DOT hazmat, and emergency response requirements.
• Support regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and waste minimization documentation; serve as primary contact during regulatory inspections and agency correspondence.
• Partner with operations, transportation, sales, and customer service teams to ensure safe and timely service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for waste minimization, recycling, and cost reduction; investigate incidents, spills, and near misses and ensure proper response, reporting, and corrective actions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, or related environmental services operations.
• Working knowledge of RCRA, EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations; experience with waste characterization, profiling, and manifesting.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills; effective communication and leadership, with the ability to train and direct staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and waste tracking or compliance management systems.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking; valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer and operational sites as needed.

Preferred

• RCRA and DOT hazmat certifications; 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience managing TSDF, transporter, or vendor relationships.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, petrochemical, energy, healthcare, laboratory, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with state-specific hazardous waste programs and e-Manifest.

Performance Metrics

• Regulatory compliance (audit findings, inspection outcomes, zero notices of violation).
• On-time and accurate manifesting and reporting.
• Waste program cost management and minimization results.
• Training completion and safety performance.
• Internal and customer satisfaction with waste program support.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, field, and customer-site environments.
• Occasional travel to customer facilities, industrial sites, and manufacturing
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting operational or waste handling facilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.