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lead the preparation, submission, and follow-up of regulatory filings such as SEMARNAT Import Permit Requests; and ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reporting.\nPermit administration: own and manage the administration of Import Permit Use Reports, Hazardous Waste permits, and Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Transportation Permits, monitoring utilization and identifying risks, gaps, or non-compliance issues.\nAuthority & stakeholder engagement: maintain strong, proactive relationships with key regulatory agencies (e.g., SEMARNAT, PROFEPA) and customs authorities; act as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local authorities during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews; and strengthen engagement with border associations and industry groups to anticipate regulatory trends and improve operational alignment.\nHealth, safety & environmental leadership: provide technical leadership in health and safety policies related to hazardous waste and hazardous material / dangerous goods management, ensuring alignment with internal EHS standards and external regulatory obligations across all operations and partners.\nAdvisory & regulatory strategy: advise the organization on regulatory changes and emerging requirements, proactively drive the implementation of best practices and proper execution of compliance standards, and conduct regulatory risk assessments with recommended mitigation actions.\nAudits & continuous improvement: lead compliance audits and follow-ups for third-party providers at the border, Mexico-based operations, and recycling centers; identify gaps and drive corrective actions to closure; and conduct training and gap analysis on hazardous materials / dangerous goods handling, transportation, and compliance.\nCross-functional collaboration: work closely with Logistics, the Transportation Regulatory Manager, Distribution, Trade Compliance, and Supply Chain to ensure compliant import / export execution, and support operational teams in implementing hazardous materials / dangerous goods and hazardous waste strategies.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nFull, demonstrable compliance with Export-Import regulations for hazardous materials and hazardous waste across North America.\nSEMARNAT filings and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports submitted accurately and on time.\nPermits well administered, with risks and gaps identified and closed before they become compliance issues.\nStrong, trusted relationships with SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, and customs - inspections and audits handled smoothly.\nAudit findings across border providers, Mexico operations, and recycling centers driven to closure.\nA compliant, resilient import / export flow that keeps the closed-loop recycling network running.\nCore Competencies\nExport-Import and environmental / trade compliance for hazardous materials and hazardous waste.\nDeep regulatory knowledge across US and Mexican frameworks (EPA RCRA / WIETS, DOT 49 CFR, the “La Paz” Agreement, SEMARNAT / SCT / PROFEPA, ICAO/IATA, IMDG).\nPermit administration and regulatory filing / reporting.\nRegulatory agency engagement, inspections, and audit management.\nEHS / health and safety leadership for hazardous materials and dangerous goods.\nStakeholder influence across multiple levels and strong cross-functional collaboration.\nWhat You Bring (Qualifications)\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.\nMinimum of 4-6 years of experience in environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, or international trade compliance.\nStrong knowledge of US EPA (RCRA) and WIETS; the “La Paz” Agreement (Annex III); US DOT 49 CFR; Mexican regulations (SEMARNAT, SCT, PROFEPA); and ICAO/IATA (air) and IMDG (vessel).\nProven experience managing hazardous waste import / export processes.\nStrong understanding of health and safety policies related to hazardous materials.\nExperience interacting with regulatory agencies and managing inspections or audits.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels.\nAbility to travel (up to ~20%) domestically and internationally.\nPreferred\nBilingual (English / Spanish).\nAbout Clarios:\nClarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).\nTo All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.\nEqual Employment Opportunity:\nClarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email .\nA Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. 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