Assistant Facility Manager

Assistant Facility Manager

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking an Assistant Facility Manager for our Lowell team.  

The Assistant Facilities Manager will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, outbound and inbound shipment coordination, and ensuring a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with a proficient understanding of hazardous waste management practices.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.   

This position reports to Facility Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Lowell, MA.

Responsibilities: 

• Facility Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations at the TSDF facility, ensuring the proper treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, RCRA).
• Outbound & Inbound Shipments: Overseeing 50R shipments, Fernicola and Plastics trailers, coordinating trailer swaps with the PA office, and handling paperwork. In addition, serve as the liaison for Lowell TEI and other team drivers, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and timely departure of trailers.
• Fleet Management: Ensure any trailer located in Lowell has up to date permits and is within their maintenance schedule.
• Compliance & Regulatory Reporting: Ensure that all hazardous waste activities are compliant with environmental regulations. Maintain accurate records of waste materials, including manifests, logs, and disposal documentation.
• Safety & Risk Management: Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and the surrounding community.
• Emergency Response: Act as a key coordinator for emergency response activities in case of spills, leaks, or other hazardous material incidents, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken swiftly and in compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, fulfill in-house on-call duties as part of the Emergency Response team.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all materials are properly handled, and that waste treatment and disposal processes meet facility standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lowell Yard Management: Oversee the 50R trailers and hazmat trailers. In addition, manager property, including snow removal, fencing, and acting as a liaison with landlords and municipalities.
• Information Managment/Data Entry: Manage and update trailer spreadsheets, confirm and track trailers full or active status, and manage 50R trailer information and shipment paperwork.

Basic Requirements: 

• BS/BA in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, or another related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in hazardous waste management, including work in a TSDF facility, with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and waste management processes.
• Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge of RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act), OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and other applicable laws related to hazardous waste management.
  • Familiarity with waste treatment, storage, and disposal technologies and practices.
  • Strong understanding of safety standards and emergency response protocols.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific software for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Ability to multitask and manage complex operations in a regulated environment.
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