Emergency Response Training & Compliance Manager

Clean Harbors is seeking an experienced and skilled Emergency Response Training & Compliance Manager for our nationwide emergency division. This is a remote position that may live anywhere in the United States.

The Emergency Response Training & Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining training programs and regulatory compliance services supporting internal and external customers across a national emergency response organization. This role ensures alignment with applicable regulatory requirements including OPA 90, OSRO standards, USCG, EPA, and other federal/state environmental regulations.

The position supports emergency preparedness and response readiness through training program development, plan writing, drills/exercises, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement of emergency response capabilities.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment 
• Annual compensation of $100,000 - $130,000 plus annual incentive plan
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage emergency response training programs for internal and external customers, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and operational requirements
• Build and maintain training services, including growth strategy, program development, and expansion of internal and external customer offerings
• Maintain training calendars and course schedules; communicate course dates, locations, prerequisites, and required materials to internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to develop training service materials and support external training offerings
• Schedule, coordinate, and execute pre-planning meetings for tabletop exercises (TTX), facility drills, and client preparedness sessions, including tracking action items and follow-up
• Maintain and update training manuals, instructor guides, and reference libraries to ensure current and compliant materials
• Ensure instructors and learners have access to up-to-date training resources and documentation
• Conduct periodic reviews of training programs based on regulatory updates, operational changes, and procedural revisions
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, and inspections related to training and emergency preparedness programs

Technical Writing & Regulatory Compliance (Required)

• Develop and maintain emergency response and maritime security plans, including but not limited to:
  • Vessel Response Plans (VRP)
  • Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans (NTVRP)
  • Facility Response Plans (FRP)
  • Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
  • Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEP)
  • Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans (SMPEP)
  • Vessel Security Plans (VSP)
• Support ISM Safety Management System (SMS) plan writing, documentation, and certification readiness
• Ensure compliance with OPA 90 requirements and Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) standards

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of verifiable industry experience in a similar role or capacity
• Strong knowledge of OPA 90 (Oil Pollution Act of 1990) and OSRO operations
• Experience with emergency response training program development and compliance management
• Knowledge of HAZWOPER training requirements and certification tracking
• Familiarity with Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS frameworks
• Experience with EPA, USCG, and environmental regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience supporting spill response, emergency preparedness, or environmental services operations
• Strong documentation, regulatory writing, and audit readiness experience
• Ability to manage training programs, schedules, and compliance documentation across multiple stakeholders
• Experience coordinating emergency response drills, tabletop exercises (TTX), and preparedness meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Oil & gas, maritime, pipeline, refinery, or environmental services experience
• Experience with spill response contractors or OSRO-class organizations
• Familiarity with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations
• Experience managing multi-state or national compliance programs
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Background in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) or emergency management programs

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. 

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.

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