Job DescriptionClean 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.
ResponsibilitiesKey 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
QualificationsRequired 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
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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