On-Site Environmental Program Lead (Waste Management)

SET Environmental, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Environmental is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead on-site waste management services across the assigned region. You will oversee waste coordinators, provide expert guidance on hazardous and non-hazardous waste processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role partners with field teams, customers, sales, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver safe, cost-effective waste management solutions, while driving continuous improvement across programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3–8 years of experience in environmental services, hazardous waste management, industrial services, remediation, regulated waste, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RCRA, DOT hazardous materials requirements, OSHA standards, HAZWOPER, waste profiling, manifesting, and environmental compliance practices.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations, field service teams, customer programs, or regional technical service delivery.
• Strong ability to interpret regulations, solve technical problems, assess risk, and communicate practical recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and environmental, transportation, or waste tracking systems
• Ability to travel within the assigned region to support customer sites, field operations, trainings, audits, and business needs
• Certifications such as 40 Hour HAZWOPER, CHMM, CSP, REM, PMP, or related credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for environmental on-site waste management services across the assigned region, ensuring consistent execution of customer programs and company standards
• Recruit, hire, train and manage on-site waste coordinators
• Provide subject matter expertise in hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, regulated materials, recycling, charaterization and profiling, manifesting, labeling, storage, transportation, disposal, and related compliance requirements
• Support field teams with technical problem-solving, waste characterization, regulatory interpretation, service planning, and escalation of complex customer or operational issues
• Partner with operations and sales leadership to scope services, evaluate customer needs, develop practical solutions, and support profitable growth of on-site service programs
• Oversee program performance, including safety, compliance, quality, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction metrics
• Conduct site assessments, compliance reviews, operational audits, and corrective action follow-up to reduce risk and improve performance
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, technical guidance documents, training materials, and best-practice tools for regional teams
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with EH&S, transportation, disposal facilities, customer service, procurement, and finance teams to resolve service, compliance, and cost issues
• Review and support waste approvals, profiles, permits, documentation, reports, and other technical submissions as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, reduce customer costs, increase waste diversion, strengthen compliance, and standardize regional processes

Skills

Technical leadership

Waste management

Regulatory interpretation

Team management

On-site operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SET Environmental is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead on-site waste management services across the assigned region. You will oversee waste coordinators, provide expert guidance on hazardous and non-hazardous waste processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role partners with field teams, customers, sales, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver safe, cost-effective waste management solutions, while driving continuous improvement across programs and