Director of Safety

Holland Sharpe Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Sharpe Inc. seeks a senior safety leader to oversee hazardous materials transportation safety and chemical industry environmental compliance across bulk hazmat operations and chemical facilities.

The role emphasizes multi-site safety leadership, regulatory audits (EPA/OSHA), DOT inspections, driver qualification, and continuous improvement through data-driven safety metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience managing hazmat transportation safety programs under FMCSA/PHMSA.
• Direct experience with Driver Qualification Files, Drug & Alcohol, Hours of Service.
• Familiarity with DOT inspections and CSA BASIC monitoring.
• Experience overseeing environmental and safety programs in chemical facilities.
• Ability to lead regulatory audits (EPA, OSHA) and industry programs.
• Proven multi-site safety leadership across terminals in multiple states.
• Strong root-cause investigations and data-driven safety metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance across hazmat fleet and chemical facilities.
• Lead environmental and safety programs for multiple sites.
• Coordinate EPA and OSHA inspections and industry program compliance.
• Develop and implement safety training, coaching, and driver accountability.
• Monitor safety metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Hazmat safety

Environmental compliance

Regulatory audits

Multi-site leadership

Root cause analysis

Safety programs

Driver coaching

DOT inspections

CSA monitoring

PHMSA familiarity

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:

• 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

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

Familiarity with:

• EPA inspections and compliance
• SPCC plans
• Chemical storage and handling regulations

Regulatory Audit Leadership

Proven experience preparing for and managing regulatory audits including:

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

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.

Demonstrated ability to reduce incidents through:

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

They can work out of the Rensselaer, IN or Joliet, IL office.