Environmental Compliance Manager

yWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Manage r to lead and oversee environmental regulatory compliance for the company's hazardous waste management, transportation, treatment, processing, and disposal operations

• The Environmental Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that MPS Group facilities and operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements. This position will provide regulatory leadership and technical support to operations while maintaining a strong focus on hazardous waste management, RCRA compliance, permitting, waste characterization, regulatory reporting, inspections, and environmental risk management
• The successful candidate will be a hands-on environmental professional who understands the complexities of hazardous waste operations and can effectively balance regulatory requirements with safe, efficient, and practical business operations

Key Responsibiliti esRegulatory Complian ceLead environmental compliance programs for MPS Group hazardous waste management and environmental service operation s.Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, includin g:RC

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LAEPCRA/SARA Title I IIClean Air A ctClean Water A ctTS CASP CCApplicable DOT hazardous materials requiremen tsApplicable state hazardous waste and environmental regulatio nsMonitor regulatory developments and evaluate their potential impact on MPS Group operation s.Develop and implement policies, procedures, and compliance programs to meet regulatory requirement s.Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance to facility and corporate leadershi ntOversee compliance associated with the receipt, storage, processing, treatment, consolidation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and regulated waste s.Ensure proper waste characterization, classification, labeling, storage, handling, and documentatio n.Provide technical oversight of waste profiles and acceptance criteri a.Review waste streams and process changes to ensure appropriate regulatory determinations are mad e.Ensure compliance with hazardous waste generator and/or treatment, storage, and disposal facility requirements, as applicabl e.Support management of hazardous waste manifests, land disposal restriction requirements, operating records, and related documentatio n.Partner with Operations and Technical Services to resolve waste characterization and acceptance issue s.Assist in evaluating new waste streams, customers, processes, and treatment technologies from an environmental compliance perspectiv e.Permitting & Regulatory Reporti ngMaintain environmental permits, registrations, plans, procedures, and compliance schedule s.Coordinate preparation and submission of required regulatory reports and notification s.Oversee applicable RCRA, air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA, and other environmental reporting requirement s.Ensure permit conditions are incorporated into facility operating procedures and employee responsibilitie s.Track permit modifications, renewals, regulatory commitments, and agency correspondenc e.Support permit applications, modifications, renewals, and negotiations with regulatory agencie s.Audits, Inspections & Enforceme ntConduct and/or lead environmental compliance audits and facility inspection s.Identify regulatory gaps and develop corrective and preventive action plan s.Track findings through resolution and verify effectiveness of corrective action s.Prepare facilities for inspections by EPA, state environmental agencies, DOT, and other regulatory authoritie s.Serve as a key company representative during environmental inspections and regulatory inquirie s.Coordinate responses to agency notices, information requests, violations, and enforcement matter s.Work with legal counsel and senior leadership when significant compliance or enforcement issues aris ntProvide environmental compliance support for spills, releases, permit exceedances, waste handling incidents, and other environmental event s.Lead or support incident investigations and root-cause analysi s.Ensure appropriate regulatory notifications are made within required timeframe s.Develop corrective actions to prevent recurrenc e.Maintain appropriate incident records and regulatory documentatio s.Operations & Field Suppo rtWork closely with facility managers, operations personnel, drivers, maintenance, laboratory, technical services, and sales team s.Provide practical regulatory guidance that supports safe and compliant operation s.Review proposed equipment, processes, waste streams, and facility changes for environmental implication s.Participate in operational planning for new customers, waste streams, facilities, and service s.Provide environmental compliance support for facility expansions, acquisitions, and integration activitie s.Travel to MPS Group facilities and customer locations as neede d.Training & Employee Developme ntDevelop and deliver environmental compliance training for employees, supervisors, and manager s.Ensure personnel understand applicable regulatory requirements and facility-specific procedure s.Provide technical coaching to facility environmental coordinators and operational leadershi p.Promote a culture in which environmental compliance is treated as an operational responsibility rather than solely an EHS functio n.Compliance Systems & Continuous Improveme ntDevelop and maintain environmental compliance management systems and tool s.Maintain environmental records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirement s.Develop compliance metrics and dashboards for managemen t.Identify opportunities to reduce environmental risk, improve compliance performance, and increase operational efficienc y.Support sustainability, waste minimization, recycling, and resource recovery initiatives where appropriat e.Qualificatio nsRequir edBachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical disciplin e.7+ years of environmental compliance experien ce, with significant experience in hazardous waste management, environmental services, chemical manufacturing, waste treatment, or a related industr y.Strong working knowledge o f RCRA hazardous waste regulations and requiremen t s.Demonstrated experience with environmental permitting, regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and corrective action s.Experience working directly with federal and/or state environmental regulatory agencie s.Strong understanding of hazardous waste characterization, manifests, storage requirements, waste profiles, and regulatory documentatio n.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skill s.Excellent written and verbal communication skill s.Ability to work effectively with both corporate leadership and front-line operation s.Ability and willingness to travel between facilities and customer location s.Preferr edExperience working for a hazardous waste management, environmental services, or waste treatment compan y.Experience wit h RCRA Part B permitti ng and hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilitie s.Experience with waste characterization and hazardous waste profilin g.Experience with EPA and state hazardous waste inspections and enforcement matter s.Knowledge o f TSCA, EPCRA, CERCLA, DOT hazardous materials regulations, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SP CC requirement s.Experience with environmental management systems an d ISO 140 0 1.Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CH MM) or similar professional certificatio n.Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, facility permitting, or integration of environmental program s.Experience managing environmental compliance across multiple facilities or a multi-state operatio #J-18808-Ljbffr The Planet Group