Waste Remediation Specialist

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Waste Management Program Lead to develop and implement the Plains United States Waste Management Program. You will collaborate with corporate and field teams to execute remediation strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations, program development, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Travel to project sites nationwide is expected, up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field required or preferred
• 5+ years of experience with state and federal hazardous/non-hazardous waste regulations in the U.S. (RCRA, DOT, EPCRA, CERCLA)
• Experience managing remediation projects and working with regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the Waste Management Program for Plains United States
• Collaborate with stakeholders on program execution and remediation strategies
• Manage remediation projects from assessment through regulatory closure
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
• Coordinate with regulators, landowners, consultants, and internal partners
• Provide training materials and regular program status updates to management

Skills

Waste program development

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Professional certifications in environmental disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Waste management databases

Job description

• Develop, maintain, implement, reinforce, and continuously improve the Plains United States Waste Management Program
• Develop and implement waste management standards, processes, and best practices with key stakeholders
• Collaborate with corporate and field operational personnel on Waste Program execution and improvement
• Increase awareness and knowledge of the Waste Program through engagement, communications, and training
• Complete assurance activities and program reviews, including corrective action management
• Manage environmental remediation projects from assessment through regulatory closure
• Develop and implement remediation strategies, work plans, and corrective action programs
• Oversee remediation budgets, schedules, contractors, performance metrics, and closure objectives
• Review and interpret environmental data, site assessments, risk assessments, and technical reports
• Coordinate with regulators, operations, landowners, consultants, and internal business partners
• Conduct site visits and field inspections to monitor progress, safety, and environmental compliance
• Provide compliance guidance and regular program status updates to management and stakeholders
• Interface with state agencies for waste submittals and recurring reports
• Lead development, review, and updates of program documents and training materials
• Monitor program performance, review data, and present initiative progress
• Coach and train Operations, HSE Operations, and Tanks groups
• Manage third-party contractors and waste management databases
• Track budgets, process invoices, and monitor program financials
• Coordinate corrective actions and maintain communication with Operations and HSE Operations representatives
• Manage contractors, consultants, and field activities for soil and groundwater remediation
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, risks, and environmental performance metrics

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with state and federal hazardous and non-hazardous waste regulations in the United States, including RCRA, DOT, EPCRA, and CERCLA
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with contaminated site assessment, remediation, and reclamation principles
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards/regulations and common/recommended practices involving waste storage, handling and disposal
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships at all levels
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the United States, up to 15% anticipated
• Cleared criminal history/background and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, including pre-employment testing
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment
• Relevant university degrees, professional designations, or technical certifications related to environmental, waste, or remediation disciplines preferred
• Experience implementing and supporting industrial waste management programs preferred
• Experience managing soil and groundwater remediation projects preferred
• Knowledge of midstream oil and gas operations preferred
• Understanding of process safety and risk management principles preferred
• Familiarity with crude oil pipelines, trucking, and terminal operations a plus
• Positive and energetic attitude; self-motivated with strong initiative

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in waste management program development and implementation, with a strong focus on compliance with state and federal regulations. Proven ability to manage environmental remediation projects, including assessment, strategy development, and contractor oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Waste Management Program Development
• Environmental Remediation Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance (RCRA, DOT, EPCRA, CERCLA)
• Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Waste Management Standards Development
• Environmental Data Review
• Corrective Action Management
• Risk Assessment
• Budget TrackingField Inspections
• Training Material Development
• Performance Metrics Monitoring
• Site Assessment
• Remediation Strategy Implementation

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Collaboration
• Excellent Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Relevant University Degrees
• Professional Designations in Environmental Disciplines
• Technical Certifications in Waste Management

Industry Keywords

• Hazardous Waste Regulations
• Non-Hazardous Waste Regulations
• Environmental Stewardship
• Process Safety
• Midstream Oil and Gas Operations

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Waste Management Databases