The Director Waste Management will support all our lines of businesses by managing their hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs & projects while complying with state & federal regulations. This EHS Leadership role requires an individual with exceptional communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to execute strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and sustainability practices. Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000, plus annual bonus potential Travel: Up to 50% Location: Houston, TX, Tampa, FL, or Remote Position Responsibilities: • Develop and implement environmental waste strategies and policies throughout the organization. • Oversee internal/external hazardous waste management and solid waste management practices for waste streams through proper handling, storage, tracking, and disposal of all waste. • Work within the framework of the EHS Management System and Regulatory Requirements. • Accurate identification and classification of hazardous and non-hazardous materials • Monitors federal, state and municipal regulatory changes to ensure future compliance. Provide environmental expertise to internal teams and coordinate with stakeholders regarding relevant issues. • Preparation of waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all documents and managing the lifecycle of the documentation and tracking. • Responsible for the safe handling of waste on our sites, including loading/unloading of waste; waste accruals, PO's, invoices, waste pricing with TSDF vendors. • Ensure the required inspections and audits are completed timely and accurately. • Conduct waste inspections, safety equipment inspections, and other required facility permit inspections as needed. • Accurate identification and classification of regulated materials • Participate in internal and external environmental audits. • Partner with operations, safety, and engineering personnel to ensure work practices and/or equipment changes are integrated, efficient, and effective. • Provide analysis and interpretations of environmental findings and prepare technical procedures and reports as required. • Work with site employees on maintaining environmental compliance by providing training, auditing, compliance evaluations, and facility maintenance. • In partnership with EHS Training Department, develop training and educational tools regarding environmental goals, compliance, and awareness. • Coordination with disposal facilities, and transportation agencies as applicable • Preparation and submission of any other documents required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations or disposal facilities • Coordination of review and approval procedures for all manifests • Participate in incident investigation process and assist with corrective action plan development and implementation • Responsible for identifying all required waste permits • Work and manage in a matrix organization with shared resources. • Responsible for complying with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations which are applicable Other Environmental Projects: • Engagement with regulators • Assist with a variety of environmental functions, including companywide permitting, Tier II chemical reporting, RCRA, wastewater, stormwater, air emissions, recycling, heel/product management, DOT. • Assist with environmental emergency response. • Conduct spill response management, including the assessment of the spills and cleanup efforts • Travel required/Direct engagement with facilities. • Travel to locations for Emergency response as needed. Qualifications: • Proficient technical writing to assist with Waste permit applications and Waste Management Plans • 7-10 years of experience in Waste • Plan and Permit writing required. • Specialized training in Hazardous Materials Transportation includes 49 CFR 172, Subpart H, and IATA DGR • Associated Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) registrations/credentials such as CHMM • 7-10 years of experience performing waste management activities associated with coordinating packaging, transport, and disposal • Bachelor's degree in environmental or chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field. DCI Benefits: • Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) with generous employer match • Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays • Optional health savings account & flexible spending account • Life insurance • Employee assistance program • Parental leave • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement