Manager, Landfill - Hazardous Waste Treatment 3298313

Job Description

Manager, Landfill – Hazardous Waste Treatment

Overview

Join a leading organization in renewable energy and environmental management as a Manager of Landfill and Hazardous Waste Treatment. In this role, you will oversee complex waste treatment and disposal operations, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and lead a team of 30 employees. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, operational leadership, and environmental safety knowledge to drive efficiency and innovation in hazardous waste management.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Manage waste sampling, treatment, and disposal processes to optimize efficiency.
• Oversee leachate collection and disposal, identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies.
• Supervise capital projects and landfill construction to ensure smooth execution.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to EPA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT, and other state/federal regulations.
• Develop and implement contingency plans, spill prevention measures, and emergency response protocols.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of 30 employees, including supervisors across multiple departments.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and employee concerns.

Safety & Training

• Implement health and safety protocols in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Provide training on hazardous waste handling, RCRA, HAZWOPER, and DOT certifications.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, optimizing resource allocation.
• Monitor costs and implement cost-control measures.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant experience).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in waste management, hazardous materials, or a related field.

Certifications & Training

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Certifications (provided by the company):
• RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
• HAZWOPER (24-hour Hazardous Waste Operations)
• DOT (Department of Transportation)

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, including:
• RCRA, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).
• Experience in landfill operations and hazardous waste treatment standards.

Physical & Medical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Required to undergo medical exams, respirator fit testing, and pulmonary function tests.

Supervisory Role

• Directly manage 30 employees, including supervisors in stabilization, macro-encapsulation, and biological wastewater treatment.
• Responsible for hiring, training, work assignments, performance reviews, and employee relations.

Benefits & Work Environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & safety training provided.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied, including respirators, safety suits, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Relocation assistance available.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role involving both office work and field operations in landfill environments.
• Must be comfortable working in a regulated, dynamic, and occasionally challenging setting.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Management Experience: Not required
• Travel Requirement: None

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead in hazardous waste management while contributing to environmental safety and operational excellence. If your background aligns with this role, we will contact you promptly to discuss this opportunity further.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $112,970.14 per year

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• 3298313 What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Recent Manager, Landfill - Hazardous Waste Treatment: 4 years (Required)
• Recent Waste management or related fields: 4 years (Preferred)
• Recent Understanding of EPA, RCRA, TSCA, and DOT regulations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recent personnel and project management: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Budgeting and cost control expertise: 1 year (Required)
• Recent Combination of office and outdoor/landfill settings: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RCRA and HAZWOPER training (Required)
• Driver’s license (Required)
• Forklift certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, OR (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington, OR: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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