Environmental Compliance Manager
Clean Harbors, Inc., Compton, CA, United States
The
Environmental Compliance Manager
will be part of the Permitting Group within the Central Environmental Compliance department, responsible for managing environmental permit applications, renewals, and compliance requirements for all Clean Harbors facilities and subsidiaries across the organization. The role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. It involves ongoing oversight and support of operations, with occasional travel to facilities as needed for inspections, audits, regulatory engagement, and incident response.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career
Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Positive and safe work environments
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
Apply for environmental permits and maintain a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
Prepare reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
Prepare and maintain environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities, as needed.
Identify problems and recommend corrections; prioritize and follow up on corrections regarding areas of non‑compliance or potential non‑compliance.
Advise corporate and facility management regarding procedural and operational measures to be taken to correct or minimize non‑compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
Serve as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on assigned environmental projects and activities.
Act as a liaison with Agency regulators and negotiate for terms favorable to the organization regarding legal agreements, permit conditions, and proposed regulations.
Respond to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provide guidance to operational teams. Prepare and submit all required notifications/reports and participate in management team investigations as needed.
Monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance with upcoming changes in federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Provide guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Perform audits of internal/external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted for use and operating in compliance.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
Occasional travel to facilities as needed for audits, inspections, investigations, and other compliance‑related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA degree (required)
BS/BA in Environmental Science, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, or Engineering (preferred)
5+ years of environmental compliance experience (preferred)
Experience with Title V air permitting and compliance with MACT standards (required)
Strong knowledge and practical experience with key regulatory programs, including:
CAA (Clean Air Act)
RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans)
SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans)
Experience supporting or operating under a Consent Decree (preferred)
Experience in industry (pharmaceutical, medical, DEA) (preferred)
Environmental consulting experience (preferred)
Multi‑state environmental compliance experience (preferred)
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1‑844‑922‑5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Environmental Compliance Manager
will be part of the Permitting Group within the Central Environmental Compliance department, responsible for managing environmental permit applications, renewals, and compliance requirements for all Clean Harbors facilities and subsidiaries across the organization. The role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. It involves ongoing oversight and support of operations, with occasional travel to facilities as needed for inspections, audits, regulatory engagement, and incident response.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career
Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Positive and safe work environments
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
Apply for environmental permits and maintain a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
Prepare reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
Prepare and maintain environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities, as needed.
Identify problems and recommend corrections; prioritize and follow up on corrections regarding areas of non‑compliance or potential non‑compliance.
Advise corporate and facility management regarding procedural and operational measures to be taken to correct or minimize non‑compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
Serve as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on assigned environmental projects and activities.
Act as a liaison with Agency regulators and negotiate for terms favorable to the organization regarding legal agreements, permit conditions, and proposed regulations.
Respond to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provide guidance to operational teams. Prepare and submit all required notifications/reports and participate in management team investigations as needed.
Monitor regulatory changes to ensure compliance with upcoming changes in federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Provide guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Perform audits of internal/external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted for use and operating in compliance.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
Occasional travel to facilities as needed for audits, inspections, investigations, and other compliance‑related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA degree (required)
BS/BA in Environmental Science, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, or Engineering (preferred)
5+ years of environmental compliance experience (preferred)
Experience with Title V air permitting and compliance with MACT standards (required)
Strong knowledge and practical experience with key regulatory programs, including:
CAA (Clean Air Act)
RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans)
SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans)
Experience supporting or operating under a Consent Decree (preferred)
Experience in industry (pharmaceutical, medical, DEA) (preferred)
Environmental consulting experience (preferred)
Multi‑state environmental compliance experience (preferred)
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1‑844‑922‑5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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