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Depot Connect International

DIrector, Environmental Waste

Depot Connect International, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Discover a career at Depot Connect International (DCI), a global leader in the Tank/ISO Tank Container Services and Tank Trailer Parts industry. We're more than just a service provider; we're a unified team combining the expertise of industry leaders Quala, Boasso Global, and PSC. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 160 locations worldwide, our team of over 3,500 employees excels in offering a multitude of mission-critical services.

The Director, Environmental Waste will support all our lines of businesses by managing their hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs & projects while complying with state & federal regulations. This EHS Leadership role requires an individual with exceptional communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to execute strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and sustainability practices.

Compensation: 120,000 To 140,000 Per Year

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and implement environmental waste strategies and policies throughout the organization.

Oversee internal/external hazardous waste management and solid waste management practices for waste streams through proper handling, storage, tracking, and disposal of all waste.Work within the framework of the EHS Management System and Regulatory Requirements.Accurate identification and classification of hazardous and non-hazardous materialsMonitors federal, state and municipal regulatory changes to ensure future compliance. Provide environmental expertise to internal teams, and coordinate with stakeholders regarding relevant issues.Preparation of waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all documents and managing the lifecycle of the documentation and tracking.Responsible for the safe handling of waste on our sites, including loading/unloading of waste; waste accruals, PO's, invoices, waste pricing with TSDF vendors.Ensure the required inspections and audits are completed timely and accurately.Conduct waste inspections, safety equipment inspections, and other required facility permit inspections as needed.Accurate identification and classification of regulated materialsParticipate in internal and external environmental audits.Partner with operations, safety, and engineering personnel to ensure work practices and/or equipment changes are integrated, efficient, and effective.Provide analysis and interpretations of environmental findings and prepare technical procedures and reports as required.Work with site employees on maintaining environmental compliance by providing training, auditing, compliance evaluations, and facility maintenance.In partnership with EHS Training Department, develop training and educational tools regarding environmental goals, compliance, and awareness.Coordination with disposal facilities, and transportation agencies as applicablePreparation and submission of any other documents required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations or disposal facilitiesCoordination of review and approval procedures for all manifestsParticipate in incident investigation process and assist with corrective action plan development and implementationResponsible to identify all required permitsWork and manage in a matrix organization with shared resources.Responsible for complying with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations which are applicableOther Environmental Projects:

Engagement with regulatorsAssist with a variety of environmental functions, including companywide permitting, and Tier II chemical reporting, RCRA, wastewater, stormwater, air emissions, recycling, heel/product management, DOT.Assist with environmental emergency response.Conduct spill response management, including the assessment of the spills and cleanup effortsTravel required/Direct engagement with facilities.Travel to locations for Emergency response as needed.Requirements

Proficient in technical writing to assist with Waste permit applications and Waste Management Plans7-10 years of experience in WastePlan and Permit writing required.Specialized training in Hazardous Materials Transportation includes 49 CFR 172, Subpart H, and IATA DGRAssociated Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) registrations/credentials such as CHMM7-10 years of experience performing waste management activities associated with coordinating packaging, transport, and disposalBachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, health physics, geology, chemistry, or a related fieldDCI Benefits:

Partially employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Insurance401k with generous employer matchPTO10 Paid HolidaysParental LeaveTuition Reimbursement