Strategic Environmental Compliance Leader

CleanHarbors; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company matching

Stock Purchase Plan (US)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Sr. Environmental Compliance Manager located in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on mitigating contamination events, providing regulatory environmental support to field operations, and leading compliance programs across the branch network.

The candidate will partner with corporate and facility management to ensure adherence to federal and state environmental laws, oversee audits, and drive improvements while supporting safety initiatives and cost recovery activities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of compliance experience.
• Knowledge of DOT and EPA laws/regulations.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Minimal travel required for this Central Compliance role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contamination event investigation and resolution, coordinating with labs, profiling, remediation and documentation.
• Organize documentation for cost recovery and potential litigation.
• Conduct environmental regulatory reporting for specific facilities and reports.
• Review facility environmental practices to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Advise management on procedures to minimize contamination events.
• Participate in health and safety training and regulatory changes monitoring.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental health & safety

Communication skills

Written & verbal presentation

DOT/EPA regulations knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Sr. Environmental Compliance Manager located in Elgin, IL. The role focuses on mitigating contamination events, providing regulatory environmental support to field operations, and leading compliance programs across the branch network.

The candidate will partner with corporate and facility management to ensure adherence to federal and state environmental laws, oversee audits, and drive improvements while supporting safety initiatives and cost recovery activities.