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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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The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist maintains audit-ready environmental programs and converts sustainability objectives into measurable site action across Saint-Gobain Innovation North America and R&D locations. Based in Northborough, MA and reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this on-site, hands-on role partners with researchers, Facilities, Engineering, EHS colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support responsible operations.
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist:
- Leads waste management programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, and laboratory waste; completes waste determinations and profiles; oversees accumulation areas, inspections, vendors, manifests, records, employee guidance, and reuse or recycling opportunities.
- Manages environmental compliance programs, including permits, plans, monitoring, inspections, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI applicability, and other applicable obligations. Maintains the environmental compliance calendar and prepares accurate, timely, and traceable submissions.
- Evaluates environmental risks and drives corrective action by supporting management-of-change (MOC) and capital-project reviews, assessing new chemicals, equipment, and processes, managing environmental vendors and consultants, supporting audits and inspections, and providing technical guidance for spill response and emergency planning.
- Coordinates sustainability metrics and improvement projects related to waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, and circularity. Verifies data quality, tracks progress, and translates sustainability objectives into practical, measurable site initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive environmental professional with experience in waste management, environmental permitting and reporting, regulatory compliance, sustainability data, and pollution prevention within an R&D, laboratory, or similarly complex technical environment. The candidate demonstrates strong organization, technical judgment, documentation discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions while driving environmental actions to timely and sustainable closure. Finally, the incumbent must be able to adjust priorities and respond promptly to emerging issues, unplanned needs, or safety-critical situations as required to meet the demands of this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience: Environmental Technology, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a rigorous EHS environment (preferably R&D, lab or similarly complex technical environment) handling environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and waste management.
- General EHS, chemical safety, and lab safety knowledge.
- Environmental compliance: Permit requirements, regulatory plans, monitoring, audits, compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, or comparable environmental obligations (preferably lab or R&D environment).
- Waste Management: Hands-on hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, or laboratory waste management experience, including waste determinations, profiles, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, vendor coordination, and audit-ready documentation.
- Environmental Risk Management: Support management-of-change and capital-project reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, environmental incident investigation, spill response, emergency planning, and corrective-action closure.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple EHS&S tasks.
- Customer focus: Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met.
- Record Keeping: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems, including data entry, reporting, training records, compliance documentation, and program tracking tools such as 4.0rms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience working on 5S and sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, circularity, data verification, performance tracking, or improvement-project coordination).
- Sustainability: Waste reduction, chemical reuse/recycling, inventory control, and sustainability data.
- Understanding or working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001.
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM).
Physical & Work Requirements
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- LiveWell Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan.
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability.
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want.
- Group Legal.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Auto and Home Insurance.
- Pet Insurance and Discounts.
- Back-up Child and Elder Care.
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program.
- Volunteer Day.
Job Reference: USA15603
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist maintains audit-ready environmental programs and converts sustainability objectives into measurable site action across Saint-Gobain Innovation North America and R&D locations. Based in Northborough, MA and reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this on-site, hands-on role partners with researchers, Facilities, Engineering, EHS colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support responsible operations.
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist:
- Leads waste management programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, and laboratory waste; completes waste determinations and profiles; oversees accumulation areas, inspections, vendors, manifests, records, employee guidance, and reuse or recycling opportunities.
- Manages environmental compliance programs, including permits, plans, monitoring, inspections, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI applicability, and other applicable obligations. Maintains the environmental compliance calendar and prepares accurate, timely, and traceable submissions.
- Evaluates environmental risks and drives corrective action by supporting management-of-change (MOC) and capital-project reviews, assessing new chemicals, equipment, and processes, managing environmental vendors and consultants, supporting audits and inspections, and providing technical guidance for spill response and emergency planning.
- Coordinates sustainability metrics and improvement projects related to waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, and circularity. Verifies data quality, tracks progress, and translates sustainability objectives into practical, measurable site initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive environmental professional with experience in waste management, environmental permitting and reporting, regulatory compliance, sustainability data, and pollution prevention within an R&D, laboratory, or similarly complex technical environment. The candidate demonstrates strong organization, technical judgment, documentation discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions while driving environmental actions to timely and sustainable closure. Finally, the incumbent must be able to adjust priorities and respond promptly to emerging issues, unplanned needs, or safety-critical situations as required to meet the demands of this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience: Environmental Technology, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a rigorous EHS environment (preferably R&D, lab or similarly complex technical environment) handling environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and waste management.
- General EHS, chemical safety, and lab safety knowledge.
- Environmental compliance: Permit requirements, regulatory plans, monitoring, audits, compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, or comparable environmental obligations (preferably lab or R&D environment).
- Waste Management: Hands-on hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, or laboratory waste management experience, including waste determinations, profiles, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, vendor coordination, and audit-ready documentation.
- Environmental Risk Management: Support management-of-change and capital-project reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, environmental incident investigation, spill response, emergency planning, and corrective-action closure.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple EHS&S tasks.
- Customer focus: Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met.
- Record Keeping: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems, including data entry, reporting, training records, compliance documentation, and program tracking tools such as 4.0rms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience working on 5S and sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, circularity, data verification, performance tracking, or improvement-project coordination).
- Sustainability: Waste reduction, chemical reuse/recycling, inventory control, and sustainability data.
- Understanding or working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001.
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM).
Physical & Work Requirements
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- LiveWell Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan.
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability.
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want.
- Group Legal.
- Identity Theft Protection.
- Auto and Home Insurance.
- Pet Insurance and Discounts.
- Back-up Child and Elder Care.
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program.
- Volunteer Day.
Job Reference: USA15603
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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.