OPT Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs
Environmental Compliance Manager jobs on OPT require employers to understand that your STEM or non-STEM OPT authorization covers regulatory, environmental science, and policy roles. Most positions sit within large corporations, consulting firms, or government contractors, which are more experienced with OPT sponsorship than smaller firms.
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Get Access To All JobsEnvironmental Compliance Manager manages day to day regulatory functions at Clean Harbors and Safety-Kleen operating facilities.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA (required)
- BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering (preferred)
- 2+ Year Environmental compliance experience (required)
- Knowledge of and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws/regulations (required)
- RCRA 40 CFR hazardous waste management knowledge (required)
- Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
- Identifies problems and recommends corrections; prioritizes and follows-up on corrections regarding areas of non-compliance or potential non-compliance.
- Advises corporate and facility management regarding procedural and operational measures to be taken to correct or minimize non-compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
- Applies for environmental permits and maintains a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
- Prepares and maintains environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities.
- Prepares reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
- Prepares and provides environmental related training.
- Serves as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on all environmentally related projects and activities.
- Coordinates and accompanies regulatory personnel during all facility inspections. Coordinates environmental audits of facilities by customers.
- Acts as a liaison with Agency regulators and negotiates for terms favorable to the organization regarding legal agreements, permit conditions, and proposed regulations.
- Responds to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provides guidance to operational teams. Prepares and submits all required notifications/reports and participates in management team investigations as needed.
- Monitors regulatory changes for the purpose of insuring compliance with upcoming changes in federal, state and local rules and regulations.
- Provides guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
- Performs audits of external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted for use and operating in compliance.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
- Routine travel to facilities.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Environmental Compliance Manager manages day to day regulatory functions at Clean Harbors and Safety-Kleen operating facilities.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA (required)
- BS/BA in Environmental Science or Engineering (preferred)
- 2+ Year Environmental compliance experience (required)
- Knowledge of and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws/regulations (required)
- RCRA 40 CFR hazardous waste management knowledge (required)
- Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts formal and systematic reviews of the facility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for environmental affairs and health and safety.
- Identifies problems and recommends corrections; prioritizes and follows-up on corrections regarding areas of non-compliance or potential non-compliance.
- Advises corporate and facility management regarding procedural and operational measures to be taken to correct or minimize non-compliant activities regarding environmental regulations.
- Applies for environmental permits and maintains a schedule for renewals, reporting, and provisions of all environmentally related permits.
- Prepares and maintains environmentally related plans and procedures for facilities.
- Prepares reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and corporate and facility management.
- Prepares and provides environmental related training.
- Serves as liaison between facilities and outside contractors, and regulatory personnel on all environmentally related projects and activities.
- Coordinates and accompanies regulatory personnel during all facility inspections. Coordinates environmental audits of facilities by customers.
- Acts as a liaison with Agency regulators and negotiates for terms favorable to the organization regarding legal agreements, permit conditions, and proposed regulations.
- Responds to significant accidents, incidents, and complaints and provides guidance to operational teams. Prepares and submits all required notifications/reports and participates in management team investigations as needed.
- Monitors regulatory changes for the purpose of insuring compliance with upcoming changes in federal, state and local rules and regulations.
- Provides guidance to sales, field personnel, and customers concerning federal, state and local environmental regulations.
- Performs audits of external facilities to ensure they are properly permitted for use and operating in compliance.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.
- Routine travel to facilities.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Environmental Compliance Manager
Target employers with existing OPT hire history
Large environmental consulting firms and Fortune 500 companies with dedicated EHS departments are far more likely to have sponsored OPT workers before. Smaller firms often lack the HR infrastructure to process work authorization, so prioritize organizations with compliance teams of five or more.
Clarify your OPT type upfront
Environmental Compliance Manager roles often fall under STEM OPT if your degree is in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field. STEM OPT gives you 24 additional months of authorization, which is a meaningful hiring incentive you should communicate clearly to recruiters early.
Align your degree field with the role description
OPT authorization requires your job to be directly related to your degree. When applying, connect your environmental science, civil engineering, or chemistry background explicitly to the compliance and regulatory responsibilities listed. Vague connections create authorization risk for both you and your employer.
Emphasize your regulatory knowledge in applications
Hiring managers in this field want candidates who already understand EPA regulations, RCRA, Clean Air Act requirements, or state-level permitting. Demonstrating technical fluency in your resume reduces perceived onboarding risk, which directly improves your odds when an employer is deciding whether to support OPT.
Engage H-1B sponsorship conversations early
Environmental compliance is a specialty occupation with strong H-1B visa precedent, but the lottery runs once a year. Bring up H-1B sponsorship within the first 60 days of starting a role so your employer can register you in March, well before your OPT window closes unexpectedly.
Use government contractors as a strategic target
Federal contractors in defense, energy, and infrastructure routinely hire Environmental Compliance Managers and are accustomed to navigating work authorization. These employers often have established immigration support processes, making them a reliable pipeline for OPT students who need a smooth transition to longer-term sponsorship.
Environmental Compliance Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Environmental Compliance Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Environmental Compliance Manager positions typically qualify for students with degrees in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, or related disciplines. If your degree is in one of those STEM fields, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization.
Is Environmental Compliance Manager considered a STEM OPT eligible role?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or chemistry, and the role is directly related to that degree, you qualify for STEM OPT. Your degree program must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer must be E-Verify enrolled.
Where can I find Environmental Compliance Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so you can browse Environmental Compliance Manager openings filtered for employers open to work authorization. General job boards don't surface sponsorship-friendly employers consistently, which wastes time during your OPT window. Searching on Migrate Mate narrows your focus to employers who have already indicated openness to OPT candidates.
Will Environmental Compliance Manager employers sponsor H-1B after OPT ends?
Many do, particularly large corporations, government contractors, and environmental consulting firms. Environmental Compliance Manager is generally recognized as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. That said, H-1B sponsorship is never automatic. Raise the topic with your employer early, since the annual H-1B registration window opens in March.
What happens if my Environmental Compliance Manager job duties shift during OPT?
OPT requires that your employment remain directly related to your degree throughout the authorization period. If your responsibilities change significantly, for example moving from environmental regulatory work into general operations or project management without a technical nexus, you should consult your DSO to confirm the role still qualifies. Reporting changes to your DSO within 10 days is required under OPT regulations.