Compliance Development Program

Primary Purpose:

The Compliance Development Program is a great opportunity for graduates seeking a full-time role and program in all areas of our environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance department. Candidates within the program will have the opportunity to complete 2-3 rotations, which are defined by key areas of the department.

Essential Functions and Requirements:

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Develop an understanding of how the company works and build relationships with rotational and other employees through regularly scheduled meetings, assigned trainings, and mentorship program.
• Network with professionals from various disciplines across the organization to enhance teamwork, collaboration, communication, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Maintain awareness of all Heritage policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Assist with analyses and support of a Business Unit's performance. This may include tracking key performance indicators for safety, environmental compliance, quality and production as well as providing assistance on team projects to drive improvement. Work with employees of all levels to develop new Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow our waste management process from start to finish, working with other departments
• Secure and maintain EHS programs, management systems, and permits; perform & monitor EHS audits; and/or understand and apply regulatory information.
• Determine the impact of proposed and final industry related regulations on activities of the various Heritage business units, including field activities and treatment facilities at customer locations. Determine impact, provide guidance, and monitor performance regarding permit conditions, company policies, and corporate objectives on company operations.
• Work with line management and colleagues to develop EHS compliance strategies, programs, and systems in response to regulatory developments including enforcement.
• Assist and support Heritage sustainability efforts, including input to annual sustainability report development.
• Assist Heritage personnel with evaluation of regulatory compliance and technical issues; helps establish technical standards and provides training or coordinates corporate training initiatives.
• Identifies business opportunities associated with changing EHS regulations; make recommendations for necessary action requiring Heritage services; assists with determining EHS regulatory framework of new business ventures and assist sales with technical evaluation of complex business opportunities.
• Keeps apprised of regulatory developments at the state and federal level; maintain manageable relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies for compliance inspection and permit writing personnel as appropriate. Assists colleagues with regulatory and compliance matters.
• Work with customers to provide guidance and direction relative to EHS issues as needed including fee-based consulting services to significant customers.
• Manage and direct internal and outside consultants to ensure working within Heritage policy framework and objectives.
• May manage or support corporate-wide quality initiatives.
• May demonstrate and focus on specific areas within the EHS Disciplines.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: Bachelor's degree in: Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Civil), Science (Chemistry, Environmental), Environmental Management, Environmental & Sustainability Studies or related field of study required. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. High performing recent graduate or expectation to graduate by summer 2023 OR qualifying education must have been obtained within the past 2 years

Experience: Prior relevant internship, co-op, coursework, or practical experience required.

Knowledge and Abilities: Proficient with MS Office tools. Ability to learn business specific software. Ability to analyze; demonstrated problem solving capability. Strong teamwork, networking, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization. Organizational and time management skills.

Must be authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without sponsorship

A post offer drug screen will be required.

EEO including disability/veteran

Current Openings for Compliance Development Program Jobs at Heritage Environmental Services