Compliance and Sr Approvals Specialist

Sr Compliance and Approval Specialist

Position Overview:
Are you a compliance professional with a sharp eye for detail and a strong background in waste characterization? Valicor is seeking a Sr Compliance and Approval Specialist to manage regulatory compliance for all inbound waste material across our operations, including our 23 Non-Hazardous CWT facilities. In this role, you will protect our operations by minimizing compliance risks, ensuring 100% alignment with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and the safety of our plant operators. You will serve as a critical bridge between our Commercial and Operations teams, executing rapid, thorough regulatory evaluations of new and existing waste profiles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Waste Profile Approval: Review all new inbound waste profiles to ensure they contain complete analytical data and regulatory documentation required for safe, compliant acceptance.
• Regulatory Evaluation: Conduct thorough technical and regulatory evaluations of waste streams, ensuring strict adherence to permit limits and facility capabilities.
• Commercial Sales Support: Review, comment on, and approve profile opportunities within a strict 24-hour turnaround window to support sales pipeline velocity.
• Permit & Record Management: Maintain accurate compliance databases; track permit expiration dates across facilities to ensure timely renewals.
• Environmental Reporting: Support critical reporting pipelines, including waste management data, air emissions, stormwater compliance, and hazardous materials reporting.
• Inspection Support: Assist site teams during regulatory agency inspections and draft technical responses to regulatory inquiries.
• SOP & Policy Development: Continuously update company waste acceptance procedures, policies, and employee compliance training modules.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into waste-related compliance incidents and recommend robust corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Public Administration, or a closely related scientific/technical field.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of direct experience in environmental compliance and waste profile approvals.
• Core Regulations: In-depth, working knowledge of EPA RCRA and Federal DOT Regulations is required.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, document management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Tech Literacy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and specialized compliance management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Company-centric Regulations: Familiarity with CWT Regulations (40 CFR Part 437) and Used Oil Regulations (40 CFR Part 279).
• Industry Experience: Prior experience working at a waste treatment/disposal operation, specifically focusing on Non-Hazardous Industrial Wastewater treatment and Solidification.
• Certifications: CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CEP (Certified Environmental Professional), or equivalent credentials.
• Systems: Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and OSHA safety standards.

About Valicor:
Valicor is the largest provider of non-hazardous wastewater treatment services in North America. Leveraging an extensive fleet of tankers and a network of 23 strategically located Centralized Wastewater Treatment (CWT) facilities, we transport and process diverse wastewater streams resulting from industrial and consumer goods manufacturing. As an ISO 14001 certified organization, Valicor takes great pride in our environmental compliance process and mission-critical services.

Valicor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

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