Environmental Compliance Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Clean Harbors scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Environmental Compliance Manager manages day to day regulatory functions at Clean Harbors and Safety-Kleen operating facilities.
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 the stages of your career
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
Responsibilities
Conducts formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
Identifies problems and recommends corrections; prioritizes and follows-up on corrections regarding areas of non-compliance or potential non-compliance.
Advises corporate and facility management regarding procedural and operational measures to be taken to correct or minimize non-compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
Applies for environmental permits and maintains a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
Prepares and maintains environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities.
Prepares reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
Prepares and provides environmental related training.
Serves as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on all environmentally related projects and activities.
Coordinates and accompanies regulatory personnel during all facility inspections. Coordinates environmental audits of facilities by customers.
Acts as a liaison with Agency regulators and negotiates for terms favorable to the organization regarding legal agreements, permit conditions, and proposed regulations.
Responds to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provides guidance to operational teams. Prepares and submits all required notifications/reports and participates in management team investigations as needed.
Monitors regulatory changes for the purpose of insuring compliance with upcoming changes in federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Provides guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Performs audits of external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted for use and operating in compliance.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
Routine travel to facilities.
Qualifications
BS/BA (required)
BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering (preferred)
2+ Year Environmental compliance experience (required)
Knowledge of and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws/regulations (required)
RCRA 40 CFR hazardous waste management knowledge (required)
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
Excellent organizational 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 [email protected] 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.