Senior Hazardous Waste Operations Manager

Triumvirate Environmental; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Safety training

Mentorship & Career Succession

Relocation opportunities

Discounts

Movie passes

Job summary

Triumvirate Environmental seeks a Senior Hazardous Waste Operations Manager to lead day-to-day hazardous waste activities at our Casa Grande, AZ facility. You will oversee fuels blending, lab pack decommissioning, and solids consolidation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5–10+ years in hazardous fuels operations, HazWoper certification, and DOT HazMat training. You’ll work closely with the Plant Manager, mentor staff, and drive process improvements in a

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of hazardous fuels operations experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HazWoper certification with 8-hour refresher.
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training.
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hazardous waste operations and ensure efficiency.
• Manage fuels blending, lab pack decommissioning/repackaging, and solids consolidation.
• Lead safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Train and mentor staff to foster a high-performance culture.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager on operational strategies and process optimization.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate rail/logistics activities.
• Develop relationships with local/state agencies and ensure SOP adherence.
• Participate in Emergency Response and on-call rotations.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Hazardous waste ops

Rail logistics

MS Excel

Strategic planning

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Hazardous Waste Operations Manager

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking a Senior Hazardous Waste Operations Manager for our Casa Grande, AZ team.

The Senior Hazardous Waste Operations Manager oversees the fuels blending, lab pack decommissioning/repackaging and hazardous waste solid consolidation activities at the Triumvirate Casa Grande, Arizona facility. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the hazardous and non-hazardous waste industry. We are seeking a professional capable of working side by side with our Plant Manager optimizing safety, compliance, and hazardous waste throughput.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.

This position reports to the Plant Manager . This role is onsite at our Casa Grande, AZ facility.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of hazardous waste operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. The areas of oversight include,
  
  
  
  • Fuels blending
  
  
  • Lab pack decommissioning/repackaging
  
  
  • Hazardous waste solids consolidation
  
  
  • Management of gas cylinders
  
  
  • Management of oxidizers and reactive waste materials
  
  
  
  


• Assist in developing and implementing operational strategies to optimize processes.


• Lead, train, and mentor staff to foster a high-performance culture.


• Ensure all areas of oversight meet quality and regulatory standards


• Work alongside Plant Manager to implement quality control measures.


• Works collaboratively with Environmental, Health and Safety personnel to develop and enforce safety protocols and procedures to protect employees and the environment.


• Monitor and manage inventory levels of incoming and outgoing hazardous waste materials.


• Evaluates and enhances existing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.


• Establish relationships with downstream kilns


• Establish relationships with rail operators


• Oversee rail related logistics activities.


• Ensure all operations are follow permitted activities are in full compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures


• Recommend hires and retain employees.


• Regularly analyze and assess industry and market trends.


• Build relationships with local and state agencies (fire dept., health dept., licensing bureaus, Department of Environmental Quality, etc.)


• Develop technical expertise and knowledge of the company's hazardous waste management programs


• Share recommendations with the plant manager for new products, services and identified areas of optimization.


• Rotating on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team

Basic Requirements:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build, lead teams, provide direction to staff along with regular reporting to senior management.


• 5-10+ years’ experience within the hazardous fuels operations industry.


• Specific experience importing/exporting hazardous fuels waste between the nations of Mexico and the United States.


• Proven experience in a managerial role with strong leadership and team building skills


• In depth knowledge of safety regulations and quality control processes


• Possess strategic, rail transportation, planning, warehousing and rail logistics, problem analysis, and creativity skills.


• Expertise in all MS suite applications with strong Excel skills.


• Education: Bachelors and/or Master’s degree preferred.


• 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper Certification w/ current 8-hr refresher


• D.O.T. Hazardous Materials Training


• Able to obtain and maintain a fork truck license


• Personality conducive to teamwork


• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship


• Must have a reliable form of transportation


• Must be willing to consent to Motor Vehicle Record screening, criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen (inclusive of THC)
  


• Upon employment, you will be required to participate in a random drug screening program (inclusive of THC) as part of our company's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
  


• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis


• Must be willing to work flexible hours within the work week (Monday through Friday)
  


• Must be able to report to designated office within 1 hour during Emergency Response rotating shifts
  


• This person will frequently handles hazardous chemicals and biological waste and is responsible for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment. This role is considered safety-sensitive.

Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!

To learn more about our business, culture, and the exciting work that we are doing in the industry, find us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@triumvirateenvironmental), or our website !

Triumvirate Environmental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Triumvirate does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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