Hazardous Waste Operations General Manager - job 2 of 2

About Veolia North America 

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com 

Position Purpose:  

Hazardous Waste Operations General Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the hazardous waste operations within a geographical area, including RCRA/OSHA compliance, environmental health and safety protocols, waste management sales quotas, treatment/disposal services, and the hiring and training of hazmat-certified personnel. Assist in establishing annual environmental compliance goals and objectives while maintaining profit and loss ratios in alignment with regional targets to increase profit margins while optimizing waste handling costs. Oversee hazardous waste transportation, treatment, and disposal projects ensuring completion in accordance with EPA, DOT, and state regulatory guidelines. Reviews and approves waste characterization assessments, disposal pricing proposals, and service contracts for existing and/new waste generator accounts of significant volume. The position requires a person who understands the value of sustainable operations related to hazardous waste, special waste projects, and emergency response services and how they relate to various hazardous waste streams and industrial market segments. This position demands expertise in environmental regulations, accounting, waste disposal contracts, technical sales, negotiations, teamwork and human relation skills.

Primary Duties/responsibilities: 

• Execute hazardous and special waste operations business plan aligned with company goals and compliance requirements
• Analyze and optimize direct/indirect costs for hazardous and special waste services against market rates
• Prepare and manage annual budgets for hazardous and special waste operations, including equipment, personnel, and materials
• Ensure strict compliance with EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations for hazardous and special waste handling
• Maintain oversight of all environmental permits and regulatory reporting requirements for both waste streams
• Drive P&L performance and identify growth opportunities in hazardous and special waste management
• Coordinate mandatory environmental and safety training programs for hazardous and special waste personnel
• Manage maintenance schedules for all waste handling equipment and safety systems
• Review hazardous and special waste disposal contracts and pricing structures for accuracy and profitability
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between operations, sales, and compliance teams for all waste streams
• Optimize resource allocation across different waste management operations including special waste handling
• Develop and mentor team members in hazardous and special waste operations and safety procedures
• Create succession plans for key positions in hazardous and special waste management
• Adapt operations to meet changing regulatory requirements and market conditions for all waste streams

Education / Experience / Background: 

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science discipline, business, or equivalent work experience is required.
• At least 10 years of industrial business experience with corresponding experience with P&L responsibility.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Process, Operations Management, QA/Q procedures, DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA required.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and cost control and have the ability to forecast budget, staffing and equipment needs.
• Demonstrated effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in order to
  interface with and motivate all levels of personnel and clients.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• A valid driver’s license 

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.   

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.