Permit Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team. Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

The Permitting Compliance Manager will act as primary regulatory contact and expert for all permitting, reporting and regulatory actions and regulatory agency issues within the organization as it relates to internal/external facilities and operation. Review and interpret analytical data related to air, water, and waste, and assist local management with processes and procedures to remain below permit and regulatory limits. Manage notices of violations (NOVs) to mitigate impact to the company. Ensure the environmental management system (currently SEM) is accurate and up to date as it relates to permits and environmental requirements. Responsible for tracking all regulations related to EPA and state and local environmental agencies. Working with new acquisitions on integration of permitting, develop programs, policies and training for the organization around environmental regulations related to their facilities and establish standards for audit programs for their areas.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

· Identify all applicable environmental regulations, permitting requirements and reporting requirement; develop programs around regulations to be implemented in the field.

· Provide Regulatory support for active acquisitions. Evaluate process and implement changes to programs, training, and policies to ensure a smooth transition as we acquire new companies.

· Work with internal/external operations teams to ensure that permit conditions are being met – including reporting on required elements in the permit or regulations, ensuring that required sampling/testing is being conducted and periodic auditing is done to ensure compliance.

· Meet with regulatory agencies as required for permitting, regulatory actions and reporting as required. Meet with regulatory agencies on pending changes to regulations/legislation or new activities.

· Participate with the Government affairs team on development of regulations, new regulation or legislation changes and provide regulatory expertise and guidance on issues related to their area. Provide support to Government Affairs team on issues

related to customer situations arising from regulatory requirements.

· Frequent contact with various levels of Clean Earth personnel regarding permitting issues/concerns/renewals. Most frequently with EHS Operations, Regional Directors/VPs, Managers, Corporate Staff, and field engineering team. Works with auditing teams to ensure conditions are met per regulations or permit.

· Regular contact with regulatory agencies regarding updates/changes to regulations, permitting and reporting. Provide regular support to Government Affairs team on regulations and regulatory actions for customers.

· Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in a science, healthcare, or environmental discipline, demonstrating knowledge of environmental regulation and compliance with experience managing customer compliance programs.

· Five or more years of experience, demonstrating the ability to manage internal and external customer relationships.

· Experience with environmental regulations including, but not limited to EPA, DOT, and standards and codes, as they apply to the various industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Attainment of one or more Environmental certifications.

· Demonstrates the ability to analyze the customer’s situation, understand the customer’s needs, and act upon them in a way that satisfies the customer beyond expectations.

· Demonstrates the ability to manage daily activities and all situations in a manner that meets both the customer and company’s best interest.

· Demonstrates the ability to provide direction and instruction on action plans to meet performance goals and objectives; gives specific feedback on performance; provides support and follows up.

· Demonstrates the ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, organized and diplomatic manner; listen to others to respond effectively to ideas and questions.

· Demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions after considering all facts, potential risks, customer needs, and alternative solutions when dealing with all types of issues.

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law