Director of Safety

Job Description

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in hazardous materials transportation safety and chemical industry environmental compliance . This individual will oversee safety and regulatory compliance across both our bulk hazmat transportation operations and chemical facility operations.

Key experience requirements that go with the job description.

Hazmat Transportation Safety (FMCSA / PHMSA)

The candidate must have direct experience managing safety programs within a hazmat transportation fleet, not just general trucking or warehouse safety.

Experience should include oversight of:

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

Experience managing environmental and safety programs within a chemical manufacturing, distribution, or hazardous materials facility.

Familiarity with:

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

Proven experience preparing for and managing regulatory audits including:

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• DOT audits
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• EPA inspections
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• OSHA inspections
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• Industry compliance programs (ACD Responsible Distribution or similar)
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Multi-Site Safety Leadership

This role oversees both transportation and facility operations across multiple locations. The candidate should have experience implementing safety and environmental programs across multiple terminals or facilities and multiple states.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

Demonstrated ability to reduce incidents through:

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• Root cause investigations
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• Safety program development
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• Driver coaching and accountability programs
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• Data-driven safety performance monitoring
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They can work out of the Rensselaer, IN or Joliet, IL office.