Technical Program Manager
*SET Environmental, Inc.’s mission is to become the premier environmental services company in the nation. We will accomplish this by assembling exceptionally talented professionals and focusing them on providing a service that exceeds our customer’s expectations.*
*POSITION DESCRIPTION*
A Technical Program Manager at SET Environmental is responsible to:
* Lead technical support for environmental on-site waste management services across the assigned region, ensuring consistent execution of customer programs and company standards
* Recruit, hire, train and manage on-site waste coordinators
* Provide subject matter expertise in hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, regulated materials, recycling, waste characterization and profiling, manifesting, labeling, storage, transportation, disposal, and related compliance requirements
* Support field teams with technical problem-solving, waste characterization, regulatory interpretation, service planning, and escalation of complex customer or operational issues
* Partner with operations and sales leadership to scope services, evaluate customer needs, develop practical solutions, and support profitable growth of on-site service programs
* Oversee program performance, including safety, compliance, quality, productivity, cost control, and customer satisfaction metrics
* Conduct site assessments, compliance reviews, operational audits, and corrective action follow-up to reduce risk and improve performance
* Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, technical guidance documents, training materials, and best-practice tools for regional teams
* Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and industry best practices
* Collaborate with environmental health and safety, transportation, disposal facilities, customer service, procurement, and finance teams to resolve service, compliance, and cost issues
* Review and support waste approvals, profiles, permits, documentation, reports, and other technical submissions as needed
* Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, reduce customer costs, increase waste diversion, strengthen compliance, and standardize regional processes
*POSITION REQUIREMENTS*
* Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, business, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered
* Minimum of 3–8 years of experience in environmental services, hazardous waste management, industrial services, remediation, regulated waste, or a related field
* Demonstrated knowledge of RCRA, DOT hazardous materials requirements, OSHA standards, HAZCOM, waste profiling, manifesting, and environmental compliance practices
* Experience supporting multi-site operations, field service teams, customer programs, or regional technical service delivery
* Strong ability to interpret regulations, solve technical problems, assess risk, and communicate practical recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and environmental, transportation, or waste tracking systems
* Ability to travel within the assigned region to support customer sites, field operations, training, audits, and business needs
* Obtain and keep current all certifications/licenses required (i.e., 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training, medical certification including respirator use)
* DOT hazardous materials training, RCRA training, OSHA safety training, or related environmental compliance certifications, preferred
* Experience with on-site waste management programs, total waste management, environmental staffing, emergency response support, or industrial customer operations, preferred
* Experience leading technical training, process improvement projects, compliance audits, or regional standardization initiatives, preferred
* Professional certification such as CHMM, CSP, REM, PMP, or similar credential, preferred
*SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace. *
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Must have a valid Driver's License and very good driving record.
* Must pass DOT drug screen, physical and background checks.
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Environmental services: 5 years (Required)
* Hazardous waste management: 5 years (Required)
* Environmental compliance: 5 years (Required)
* Field service: 5 years (Required)
Language:
* English (Required)
License/Certification:
* RCRA certification (Required)
* Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Required)
* DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest (Required)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Houston, TX 77032: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
* 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person