Director of Safety

Permian Innovations; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Innovations in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Director of Safety to build and lead a comprehensive safety program for a new trucking venture serving the energy sector.

Responsibilities include DOT/FMCSA compliance, PPE program, ELD management, driver qualification records, data-driven safety decisions, and training.

Requirements include 7+ years of safety leadership in trucking/logistics, a Bachelor's degree, and DOT/FMCSA expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of safety leadership in trucking/logistics
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Safety Management, Logistics, or Business
• Certified Director of Safety or Safety Supervisor preferred
• Extensive experience with DOT/FMCSA regulations (FMCSR)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to build safety from the ground up

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce Safety policies, procedures, and programs
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA and company safety standards
• Oversee PPE and safety equipment management
• Maintain driver qualification files and compliance
• Implement and manage ELD systems
• Coach and train employees on safety and accident prevention
• Manage FMCSA data (MCS-150 and DataQs)
• Provide data-driven safety insights to guide operations decisions

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Safety program development

Data-driven decisions

DOT/FMCSA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management/Logistics/Business

Tools

ELD systems

FMCSA data management (MCS-150/DataQs)

Job description

Description

Permian Innovations was founded with a clear purpose: to move the energy industry forward. Headquartered in the heart of the Permian Basin, we bring modern solutions to long-standing operational challenges — from safety risks and inefficiencies to outdated technologies and infrastructure gaps. We believe the industry can be both productive and progressive. That’s why we focus on solving the practical problems that slow operations down, and doing so with scalable, field-tested tools that make a measurable difference.

We are launching a new business venture, centered around trucking and transportation servicing the energy industry. This new venture needs a strong Director of Safety to build a robust safety program and lead out.

The Director of Safety will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all Safety strategies. This role ensures compliance with DOT/FMCSA, as well as all relevant local and regional regulations, while promoting a culture of safety.

• Develop and enforce Safety policies, procedures, and programs that create a culture that values safety and promotes safe driving practices.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including DOT/FMCSA, and company safety standards.
• Oversee management and correct use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Maintain driver qualification files, ensuring compliance.
• Implement and manage electronic logging device (ELD) systems.
• Coach, counsel, and train employees to enhance safety and accident prevention measures.
• Management of all company FMCSA data, including MCS-150 and DataQs.
• Provide consistent, relevant, and accurate data analysis and support operational decisions using data driven methods.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of prior experience managing Safety in the trucking, transportation or logistics industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Logistics, or Business preferred.
• Certified Director of Safety, or Safety Supervisor preferred.
• Extensive experience with DOT/FMCSA regulations - you can practically quote the FMCSR pocketbook
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build safety from the ground up.