Director, Safety and Environmental Compliance—Hazardous Materials Operations

Own the mission: safe, compliant movement and management of hazardous materials

We’re looking for a builder and steady hand—someone who can champion rigorous compliance in hazmat transportation while elevating environmental and safety performance at chemical facilities. You’ll set direction, standardize best practices, and keep multiple locations aligned with federal and industry standards.

Your impact

• Establish and sustain a best-in-class Hazmat Transportation Safety program aligned with FMCSA/PHMSA requirements.
• Advance Environmental, Health & Safety programs across chemical manufacturing, distribution, and hazardous materials sites.
• Lead audit readiness and confidently host regulators and assessors.
• Drive down incidents using disciplined investigation and coaching.

Scope of responsibility

Hazmat Transportation Safety (FMCSA / PHMSA)

• Driver Qualification Files
• Drug & Alcohol programs
• Hours of Service compliance
• DOT inspections and CSA BASIC monitoring
• Hazmat driver training and regulatory compliance

Chemical Industry Environmental Compliance

• SARA Tier II reporting
• Hazard Communication programs
• EPA inspections and compliance
• SPCC plans
• Chemical storage and handling regulations

Regulatory Audit Leadership

• DOT audits
• EPA inspections
• OSHA inspections
• Industry compliance programs (ACD Responsible Distribution or similar)

Multi-Site Safety Leadership

Roll out and maintain transportation and facility programs across multiple terminals/facilities and across multiple states.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Root cause investigations
• Safety program development
• Driver coaching and accountability programs
• Data-driven safety performance monitoring

Salary

• $75,000/year - $95,000/year (based on experience)

Qualifications

• Hazardous Materials expertise
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance