Senior Manager, HBU Environmental Protection & Compliance

Job Summary

This role leads the development and continuous improvement of environmental programs to support all field operations. The responsibilities include building and enhancing the environmental program framework and elements to address process improvement needs, changes in environmental regulations and promotion of a continued strong environmental culture within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor for changes in federal environmental regulatory requirements. Initiate and participate in developing the Company’s response to new or changing regulations on a national basis. Develop technical guidance on new regulatory requirements to ensure consistent interpretation and action by WM operations.
• Assist in development of environmental policies, directives, standards and guidance that serve to effectively communicate and ensure implementation of the WM Environmental Management System (EMS) elements and communicate Company expectations for management of environmental aspects not always served by regulation.
• Continually improve and manage Information Services for compliance assurance, self-assessment, corrective/preventive measure tracking, and environmental metrics.
• Develop and/or enhance existing environmental training programs including the Environmental Professional Learning Series (EPLS) and Environmental Compliance Awareness Program (ECAP). Develop additional training curriculum as needs/priorities are identified. Conduct environmental training of employees at various levels as needed.
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance to field operations as needed on significant environmental risk impacts and agency and company-identified issues through resolution, which includes both correction and prevention from recurrence.
• Develop and execute routine communications with Corporate and Area management regarding both significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with company-wide environmental protection programs.

• • Support and manage our HBU laboratory program consultant to ensure our HBU labs comply and meeting regulatory and lab program requirements. Ensure our HBU labs are compliance with NELAC and other regulatory requirements. Monitor laboratories and enhance LIMS program for consistency and proper utilization for all HBU facilities as required. 

• • Facilitate routine team meetings with key stakeholders for HBU facilities and with Corporate EH&S team for strategy planning and sharing of key information.

• • Oversee and support E-Manifest program requirements and work with WM Digital to support any technology needs to ensure compliance with RCRA manifest requirements.

• • Identify opportunities for HBU program efficiency and optimization which could include internalization of lab program elements, Power BI reporting tools, etc. 

• • Provide guidance to field operations regarding regulatory updates/changes/activity (Internal Guidance Documents and BMPs). Requires strong technical writing skills.

• • Travel requirements – 10 – 15% based on business needs

Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree,

B. Preferred Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years relevant work experience
• 7 years environmental experience with at least 5 years of proven leadership related experience

• 2 years solid waste/landfill experience

  Must live and work in the U.S.
  Physical Requirements
  
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $138,500 - $179,300. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. 
  
  Benefits 
  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.