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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