Corporate EHS Compliance Audit Manager

Clean Harbors is a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

About the role

The Audit Manager, Compliance Audit is responsible for providing environmental and health and safety compliance audits and support to management and staff across Company operating groups. This includes auditing regulatory compliance performance, reporting findings to leadership, and working with senior management to improve compliance and achieve the Corporate “Zero Deficiency” goal. The role involves designing and implementing a comprehensive compliance assurance program in accordance with Federal, state, local, and provincial laws, as well as company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Manage and contribute to the Compliance Audit Team, supporting and executing the audit schedule and drafting report findings for Company facilities and waste tracking/disposal.
• Support general effectiveness of regulatory compliance initiatives by conducting comprehensive audits to verify compliance issues are communicated and understood by local management and operational personnel.
• Communicate significant regulatory issues to the Director/VP of Compliance Audit and the Chief Compliance Officer as necessary.
• Support follow-up activities to verify timely achievement of regulatory compliance.
• Prepare audit reports for review by the Director/VP of Compliance Audit, Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, and Chairman.
• Recommend EHS improvement programs and solutions to regulatory challenges based on proven successful practices.
• Implement and participate in corporate compliance initiatives, providing guidance, expertise, and research as needed.
• Conduct special investigations as requested by General Counsel and/or Chief Compliance Officer.
• Support development of site-specific and task-specific SOPs/BMPs for uniform implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate regulatory guidance and clarification/interpretations of Federal, State, and Provincial regulations for effective compliance coverage.
• Facilitate and participate in external audits of facilities; review written audit reports for submittal to corporate headquarters; assist in RFP and budget approval process.
• Prepare audit reports and maintain workpapers and related supporting documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Maintain strategic relationships with Federal, State, Provincial, and Local regulatory agencies to provide a “corporate presence” and promote goodwill.
• Participate in staff development (training, guidance, technical support) with compliance audit staff to maintain effectiveness.
• Support the delivery of a comprehensive compliance assurance program in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• 5+ years of EHS Regulatory Compliance experience, including management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Physical Science Field (or relevant to the role); advanced degree preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Federal, State, and Provincial regulations, including: EPA (RCRA, SARA/CERCLA, TSCA, CWA, and CAA), OSHA, and DOT (Canadian regulatory equivalents are a plus).
• Superior personnel management, administration, and communication skills.
• Proficient written and oral skills; computer literate.
• Win Web experience preferred.
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CEA (Certified Environmental Auditor), and OSHA certifications preferred.
• Must be available for frequent travel (50%) to facilities, meetings, and assigned tasks.
• Must wear PPE as necessary (hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe boots, tyveks, etc.).
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, and lift.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401K with company matching component.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Generous paid time off, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.