Environmental Compliance Specialist jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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.
• 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

Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.cleanharbors.com/careers

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is one-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Buttonwillow, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person