Director Of Environmental Compliance

Houston, TX 77082

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety Job Number: Dj970997101 Compensation: $125000-195000 / year

Job Description

Title: Director of Environmental Compliance
Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Job Type: Direct-Hire
Salary: $145k-$160k (BOE)

Job Summary: A leading organization is seeking a Director of Environmental Compliance in Houston, Texas. This role will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and controlling environmental hazards, advising management on federal, state, and local regulations, and ensuring operational compliance across the company’s facilities. The Director will minimize company liability by ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and support facility operations. Additionally, this role involves leading the company's Responsible Care Program and managing a dedicated team of environmental professionals.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement environmental policies to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure all equipment and processes meet environmental standards.
  • Oversee environmental audits across company locations to identify potential vulnerabilities.
  • Lead the company’s Responsible Care Program, ensuring compliance and maintaining partnership status.
  • Prepare and lead regulatory audits related to hazardous waste, air emissions, and wastewater discharges.
  • Supervise a team, including Senior Environmental Engineer, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialists, and Regional Environmental Manager.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, with a strong background in policy development and implementation.
  • Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams and overseeing audits across multiple locations.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, and at heights.
  • Willingness to travel as needed and wear safety equipment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

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