Technical Program Manager

SET Environmental Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Environmental Inc is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead technical support for on-site waste management across the assigned region. You will recruit and train on-site waste coordinators and provide subject matter expertise in hazardous and non-hazardous waste, securing regulatory compliance and best practices.

You will collaborate with operations, sales, and finance to scope services, drive growth, and monitor safety, quality, and cost metrics across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in environmental services or related field.
• Knowledge of RCRA, DOT hazardous materials requirements, OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for on-site waste management services across the assigned region.
• Recruit, hire and train on-site waste coordinators.
• Provide subject matter expertise in hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, regulated materials, recycling, waste characterization 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 issues.
• Partner with operations and sales to scope services and support growth of on-site programs.
• Oversee program performance including safety, compliance, quality, productivity, and cost control.
• Conduct site assessments and regulatory reviews to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Develop SOPs and training materials for regional teams.
• Ensure work complies with regulations and company policies.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Technical program management

Waste management

On-site services

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Technical Program Manager at SET Environmental is responsible to:

• 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 and train on-site waste coordinators
• Provide subject matter expertise in hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, regulated materials, recycling, waste characterization 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 federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with environmental health and safety, 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
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, business, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in environmental services, hazardous waste management, industrial services, remediation, regulated waste, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of RCRA, DOT hazardous materials requirements, OSHA standards, HAZCOM, 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, training, audits, and business needs
• Obtain and keep current all certifications/licenses required (i.e., 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training, medical certification including respirator use)
• DOT hazardous materials training, RCRA training, OSHA safety training, or related environmental compliance certifications, preferred
• Experience with on‑site waste management programs, total waste management, environmental staffing, emergency response support, or industrial customer operations, preferred
• Experience leading technical training, process improvement projects, compliance audits, or regional standardization initiatives, preferred
• Professional certification such as CHMM, CSP, REM, PMP, or similar credential, preferred