Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance Lead

Ensign Energy; Shire of Hepburn; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign Energy is seeking a Safety and DOT Compliance Fleet Manager to oversee U.S. DOT/FMCSA compliance, driver qualification files, and fleet records.

You will work with operations, safety, maintenance, and field leadership to ensure vehicles and drivers operate safely and in full regulatory compliance. You will drive audit readiness, on-time documentation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, while balancing regulatory demands with practical field support.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet safety and DOT compliance in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements, driver qualification files, hours-of-service, inspections, and recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain documentation, deadlines, and audit readiness.
• Clear communication to partner with drivers, field leaders, operations, safety, and maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead DOT and FMCSA compliance activities, including driver qualification files and records.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support audits, roadside inspections, and inquiries.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, maintenance, and field leadership to reinforce safe driving and inspection discipline.
• Use safety data to identify trends and recommend actions to reduce incidents and violations.
• Support driver onboarding, safety training, remedial coaching, and policy communication.
• Improve fleet compliance systems, reporting accuracy, permits, registrations, and insurance documentation.

Skills

Fleet safety

DOT compliance

Transportation operations

Regulatory records

Microsoft Office

Fleet management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet management systems

Job description

Ensign Energy is seeking a Safety and DOT Compliance Fleet Manager to oversee U.S. DOT/FMCSA compliance, driver qualification files, and fleet records.

You will work with operations, safety, maintenance, and field leadership to ensure vehicles and drivers operate safely and in full regulatory compliance. You will drive audit readiness, on-time documentation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, while balancing regulatory demands with practical field support.