Waste Management Leader

Overview

The Waste Management Leader role supports all lines of business by managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs and projects while complying with state and federal regulations. This role is based in Houston, TX, Tampa, FL, or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental waste strategies and policies throughout the organization.
• Oversee internal/external hazardous waste management and solid waste management practices for waste streams through proper handling, storage, tracking, and disposal of all waste.
• Work within the framework of the EHS Management System and Regulatory Requirements.
• Accurate identification and classification of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulatory changes.
• Prepare waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all documents and managing the lifecycle of the documentation and tracking.
• Ensure the safe handling of waste on our sites, including loading/unloading of waste; waste accruals, POs, invoices, waste pricing with TSDF vendors.
• Conduct waste inspections, safety equipment inspections, and other required facility permit inspections as needed.
• Participate in internal and external environmental audits.
• Partner with operations, safety, and engineering personnel to ensure work practices and/or equipment changes are integrated, efficient, and effective.
• Provide analysis and interpretations of environmental findings and prepare technical procedures and reports as required.
• Train and audit site employees on environmental compliance.
• Develop training and educational tools regarding environmental goals, compliance, and awareness.
• Coordinate with disposal facilities and transportation agencies as applicable.
• Prepare and submit any other documents required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations or disposal facilities.
• Coordinate review and approval procedures for all manifests.
• Participate in incident investigation process and assist with corrective action plan development and implementation.
• Identify all required waste permits.
• Work and manage in a matrix organization with shared resources.
• Comply with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable.

Qualifications

• Proficient technical writing to assist with Waste permit applications and Waste Management Plans.
• 7-10 years of experience in Waste Plan and Permit writing.
• Specialized training in Hazardous Materials Transportation including 49 CFR 172, Subpart H, and IATA DGR.
• Associated Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) registrations/credentials such as CHMM.
• 7-10 years of experience performing waste management activities associated with coordinating packaging, transport, and disposal.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental or chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Optional health savings account & flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement