InSite Operations Mgr I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days of full‑

401(k) with Company match and Employee

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking an InSite Operations Manager I to lead onsite hazardous materials and waste program operations at a customer facility. You will serve as the primary client contact, ensuring compliance and coordinating waste, inventory, and logistics to support safe operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong environmental compliance knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a client-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant environmental experience.
• 5-7 years in environmental services or onsite program management.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, DOT and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and coordination of waste collections at satellite accumulation areas.
• Manage cradle-to-grave hazardous waste operations, including generation, storage, labeling, tracking, and disposal.
• Conduct waste profiling and periodic waste stream reviews for compliance.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external waste shipments with partners and customers.
• Provide small-scale emergency response support during business hours.
• Lead and support site inspections to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Maintain program documentation and records for audits.
• Present program performance and service results to the customer.
• Serve as primary contact for customer representatives at all levels.
• Coordinate logistics and cross-functional resources to meet customer needs.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to support operations.
• Support reporting needs, including waste tracking and compliance documentation.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Regulatory compliance

Client-facing leadership

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Windows-based applications

MS Office

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking an InSite Operations Manager I to lead and oversee onsite hazardous materials and waste program operations at a customer facility. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring compliance and coordinating waste, inventory, and logistics activities to support safe and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong environmental compliance knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a client-facing setting. This individual will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting safety initiatives, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across the program.

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.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and protecting the environment
• Competitive Starting pay, $63,000.00 annual salary DOE
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401(k) with Company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for career growth and development at all stages
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance and coordination of waste collections at satellite accumulation areas (points of generation) and provide oversight of multiple central accumulation areas.
• Manage cradle-to-grave hazardous waste operations, including waste generation, storage, packaging, labeling, tracking, shipment coordination, and disposal.
• Conduct waste profiling and periodic waste stream reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and the use of best-value disposal technologies.
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external waste shipments, working closely with internal business partners, transportation resources, disposal outlets, and customer representatives.
• Provide small-scale emergency response support during business hours, including the use of PPE as required.
• Lead, administer, and support daily, weekly, and monthly site inspections to maintain compliance, housekeeping, and audit readiness.
• Maintain program documentation, operating records, inspection logs, and other required records to support compliance and internal/external audits.
• Present program performance, business updates, and service results to the customer on a regular basis.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer representatives at all levels, ensuring strong communication, issue resolution, and end-to-end service satisfaction.
• Coordinate logistical support and cross-functional resources within local and broader business networks to meet customer needs and maintain service continuity.
• Maintain adequate levels of equipment, supplies, and materials required to support routine operations and special projects.
• Support the customer with reporting needs, including waste tracking and other environmental compliance documentation as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall program success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in environmental services, hazardous waste management, onsite program management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, DOT, and applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Experience managing hazardous waste accumulation areas, inspections, waste profiling, shipment coordination, and compliance documentation.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across multiple levels of a client organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and standard business/computer tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing onsite/InSite-style environmental programs at customer facilities.
• Experience leading safety meetings, customer reviews, and regulatory or client audit preparation.
• Experience in inventory control and point-of-use product tracking within an industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, or technical service environment.

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: 166608

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-09-26

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Project Management

Locations: 1010 Commercial Street

Pay Range: 39000.00 - 111086.00 Annually