SVP Facilities Environmental Compliance and Government Affairs

SVP Facilities Environmental Compliance and Government Affairs

The SVP, Facilities Environmental Compliance and Government Affairs is responsible for leading corporate-wide strategy, oversight, and execution in two key areas: environmental and facility compliance, and government and regulatory affairs. This executive leader ensures operational alignment with environmental regulations and corporate policies while building strong relationships with government stakeholders and advocating for the company’s strategic interests.

This position requires the individual to reside near our company headquarters in Norwell, MA.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies.

Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive annual salary
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training

Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Facility Oversight

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Conduct periodic site visits to operational facilities to assess regulatory risks and ensure adherence to corporate environmental and safety policies.
• Oversee development, implementation, and enforcement of compliance procedures and programs across all sites.
• Lead corporate-wide Quality Management Programs and monitor key compliance reporting systems.
• Drive accountability for incident tracking and resolution, including initiating investigations, reporting outcomes, and recommending preventative actions.

Government Affairs & Regulatory Strategy

• Monitor, track, and assess pending legislation at federal, state, provincial, and local levels; forecast business impact and advise on compliance and capital planning.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key public officials and agencies across jurisdictions; represent the company before legislative and regulatory bodies.
• Advocate for company interests on critical regulatory issues; lead interactions with rule-making bodies to influence outcomes aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance and regulatory insight to senior leadership and the Board on evolving legislative and compliance landscapes.

Leadership & Representation

• Serve as a key member of the company’s Strategic Leadership Team, providing updates and insights on compliance, regulatory risks, and strategic positioning.
• Represent the company in external industry groups, third-party compliance reviews, and during corporate acquisition due diligence efforts.
• Prepare and deliver strategic reports, insights, and recommendations to executive management and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MPA, MBA, or environmental/regulatory-related) strongly preferred.
• Proven executive leadership experience in both environmental compliance and government affairs, preferably within a highly regulated or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional compliance and regulatory teams.
• Strong relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.