Hazardous Waste Operations & Compliance Manager

Veolia; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Clean Earth is seeking a Service Manager to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and financial performance for the facility. You will lead operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with sales, customer service, accounting, and HSE teams to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The role emphasizes managing hazardous waste operations, overseeing schedules, and driving safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Must pass a DEA background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to wear company-provided PPE including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in hazardous waste industry.
• Minimum of 3 years' management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or biosciences with at least 2 years' experience in hazardous waste.
• Minimum of 2 years' management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work to production crews and supervises their activities.
• Audits crews’ performance for quality, safety conformance and resource utilization.
• Continuously improve health, safety and environmental performance.
• Manage staff in cooperation with HR including onboarding and terminations.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate work between shifts.
• Review procedures and records for compliance with regulations and permits.
• Inspect production area and equipment to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Complete inspection forms and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce safety rules to maintain a safe workplace.
• Oversee plant safety and conduct crew safety meetings.
• Assist in training programs and provide on-the-job instruction.
• Respond to plant emergencies and implement contingency plans.
• Develop waste profile sheets and coordinate shipments for regulatory compliance.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Hazardous waste experience

Management experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

DEA background check

Driver's license

Health and safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or biosciences

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Clean Earth is seeking a Service Manager to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and financial performance for the facility. You will lead operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with sales, customer service, accounting, and HSE teams to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The role emphasizes managing hazardous waste operations, overseeing schedules, and driving safety improvements.