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About Us

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose

Act as primary regulatory contact and expert for all permitting, reporting, and regulatory actions and regulatory agency issues within the organization as it relates to facilities and operations.

Review and interpret analytical data related to air, water, and waste, and assist local management with processes and procedures to remain below permit and regulatory limits.

Manage notices of violations (NOVs) to mitigate impact to the company. Ensure the environmental management system is accurate and up to date as it relates to permits and environmental requirements.

Responsible for tracking all regulations related to EPA and state and local environmental agencies.

Working with new acquisitions on integration of permitting, develop programs, policies and training for the organization around environmental regulations related to their facilities and establish standards for audit programs for their areas.

Key Job Activities

• Identify all applicable environmental regulations, permitting requirements and reporting requirements; develop programs around regulations to be implemented in the field.
• Provide Regulatory support for active acquisitions. Evaluate process and implement changes to programs, training and policies to ensure a smooth transition as we acquire new companies.
• Work with EHS operations team to ensure that permit conditions are being met – including reporting on required elements in the permit or regulations, ensuring that required sampling/testing is being conducted and periodic auditing is done to ensure compliance.
• Meet with regulatory agencies as required for permitting, regulatory actions and reporting as required. Meet with regulatory agencies on pending changes to regulations/legislation or new activities.
• Participate with the Government affairs team on development of regulations, new regulation or legislation changes and provide regulatory expertise and guidance on issues related to their area. Provide support to Government Affairs team on issues related to customer situations arising from regulatory requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Experience

• Education equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Healthcare, or Environmental Discipline, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance with experience managing customer compliance programs.
• Ten or more years of experience, demonstrating the ability to manage internal and external customer relationships.
• Experience with environmental regulations including, but not limited to EPA, DOT, and standards and codes, as they apply to the various industries.

Benefits

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Our Promise

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities. We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.