Director of Operations, Vapor Control

Director of Operations, Vapor Control

The Director of Operations, Vapor Control is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the assigned business unit(s) to ensure optimum efficiency and fiscal responsibility in accordance with customer agreement and in accordance with Company policies, practices, and procedures. Develops and implements operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and optimize efficiency and profitability. Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations, including scheduling, logistics, and personnel management. Develops and maintains relationships with regulatory agencies, customers, and vendors. Analyze operational performance metrics and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Develops and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices. Manages and leads a team of operations personnel, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Position will be located at our branch in Long Beach, CA.

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. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America's largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit

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

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Coordinates and manages group activities and interactions with other divisions.
• Coordinates scheduling of personnel and project assignments.
• Conducts and supervise staff meetings.
• Approves all accounts payable / accounts receivable for payment.
• Reviews monthly P&L statements and all applicable discrepancies.
• Performs revenue forecasting.
• QA/QC's all specialist work.
• Oversees customer service responsibilities for office.
• Enforces or modifies work procedures as needed to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Directly supervises employees including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with company HR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participates in developing, and reviews project proposal or plan, determining time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Bids and/or assists in the bidding of industrial services projects.
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of projects.
• Reviews status reports and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares reports for management, clients, or others.
• Confers with personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Ensures customers receive cost effective services in accordance with contract provisions.
• Resolves billing issues to customer and company satisfaction and ensures safe execution of all services provided in accordance with Clean Harbors safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Primary liaison between customer and Clean Harbors operations in resolving service issues.
• Cultivates quality relationships laterally and above primary contact to retain clients.
• Supports customers during the implementation of contracts and throughout the relationship; seeking customer feedback; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and/or loyalty.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related preferred.
• 7+ years relevant experience.
• 40 Hour OSHA Hazwoper training required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Proficiency with MS Office computer applications.
• Excellent understanding of profit and loss financial statements, financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to travel 25%.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology come be part of the solution with us.

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Identification 155801

Job Category Management

Posting Date 01/14/2026, 04:17 PM

Locations 1411 W Gaylord St, Long Beach, CA, 90813, US

Job Schedule Full time

Pay Range $86500.0 - $290238.0 Annually

Job Function Executives

Regular or Temporary Regular