Sr. Compliance Services Regulatory Specialist

Witt O'brien's LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Witt O'Brien's LLC is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist to support clients nationwide in environmental and emergency management programs. The role requires travel 40–50% domestically, effective written communication, and the ability to train client staff in classroom settings.

You will juggle multiple projects with independence and strong time management. The successful candidate will interpret regulations, develop new compliance manuals, and coordinate with management to deliver compliant

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of regulatory experience with SPCC, FRPs, OSRPs or similar.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office apps (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams).
• Strong client-facing communication and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Develop regulatory plans and manuals; train client personnel.
• Maintain relationships with assigned clients and cross-market services.
• Interpret state/federal regulations to assist clients and prepare documentation.
• Travel 40–50% domestically; work independently with management support.
• Prepare proposals and project documentation to meet standards.

Skills

Client interaction

Time management

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar.

Position Summary

A Senior Regulatory Specialist is responsible for supporting Witt O’Brien’s clients nationally with a varying degree of environmental and emergency management regulatory programs. Position requires traveling 40% - 50% of the time domestically, home on the weekends. A successful candidate will be able to write at a professional level and able to train client personnel in a classroom setting. Position requires juggling multiple projects at a time, so time management and project management capabilities are important to successfully navigate this role. Lastly, this position for the most part is self-directed, with support from management and support staff, so being able to work independently is an important aspect of this role.

Position Details

• Reports to: Manager, Compliance Services
• Position Location: Remote
• Position Type: Regular full-time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Pay: Salary
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience
• Travel: 40% - 50% Domestically, Rare Occasions Internationally

Essential Job Functions

Creates develops and maintains relationships with assigned clients. Demonstrates trustworthiness, reliability, and quality of work to clients to generate further business – able to cross-market. Articulate complex regulatory language into easy-to understand words. Develop from scratch new regulatory compliance manuals/plans. Collaborate with multiple support and management team members to identify and resolve regulatory compliance issues. Able to act as a company Environmental Health and Safety EHS Manager when providing staff augmentation for Witt O’Brien’s clients – temporary in-plant positions. Prepare project documentation, business presentations, and proposals to meet office standards and client expectations. Updates and maintains various regulatory compliance plans. Interprets state and federal agency regulations and applies regulatory knowledge to assist clients. Performs field work as needed. Visually inspects client sites to ensure compliance, and advise on achieving compliance, if necessary. Acts as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 5 – 10 years of experience with one or more of the following regulatory documents: SPCC Plans, FRPs (USCG/EPA), OSRPs (BSEE/PHMSA).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to successfully interact with clients.
• Able to multi-task, manage shifting priorities, meet deadlines, and travel on short notice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to market to new prospects.
• Knowledgeable about environmental regulations as they relate to the energy or manufacturing industries and recent experience in preparing or auditing plans and/or permits that are pertinent to such requirements.
• These regulations include but are not limited to: Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Knowledgeable on common industry practices, e.g., API 653/570, standard operating procedures, such as for handling dry cargo, liquid cargo, and hazardous material, as well as security and prevention measures.
• Knowledgeable about practices used to address clients’ unexpected emergencies, such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Strong technical writing abilities with a sound understanding of 40 CFR 112, 33 CFR 154/156, and 49 CFR 194. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of actual plan writing experience along with experience providing technical consultation concerning the aforementioned regulations.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

Commitment to Diversity

Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Are you looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that protects the planet, strengthens communities, and supports businesses when they need it most? Are you seeking a place where your work contributes directly to an organization known for excellence in environmental services, crisis management, and emergency response? If your answer is “yes,” then you belong at Ambipar. Ambipar is a global leader in environmental and emergency management solutions. In the United States, our diverse portfolio spans emergency consulting and risk mitigation, grants management support, 24/7 emergency response, environmental remediation, industrial services, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Through our Witt O'Brien's consulting business, we help communities build resilience in a rapidly changing world—advising clients on how to mitigate risk, prepare for crises, respond effectively, and recover stronger. Across the country, our emergency response teams manage environmental incidents of all types—from chemical and hazardous waste spills to silo fire suppression and industrial vacuum services. We also deliver specialized training programs that equip emergency responders with the skills they need to act swiftly and safely. As the frequency and complexity of both natural and human-made disasters continue to grow, the need for our expertise has never been greater. We invite you to join an ambitious, forward-thinking team of top professionals who are committed to safeguarding people, communities, and the environment. Together, we can take our organization—and your career to the next level.