Director, Safety and Environmental Compliance—Hazardous Materials Operations

Torrey Holistics; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics seeks a proactive Hazmat Transportation Safety leader to champion compliance with FMCSA/PHMSA requirements across multiple sites in Joliet, IL. You will establish best practices, standardize procedures, and drive environmental safety performance in hazardous materials operations.

The role encompasses audit readiness, regulator coordination, and program rollout across several facilities, with a focus on incident investigations and data-driven safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Hazardous materials expertise required.
• EPA Certification or equivalent environmental credential preferred.
• Experience developing environmental, health & safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a best-in-class Hazmat Transportation Safety program aligned with FMCSA/PHMSA requirements.
• Lead audit readiness and host regulators and assessors.
• Roll out transportation and facility programs across multiple terminals and states.
• Conduct incident investigations and risk management to reduce safety incidents.

Skills

Hazardous Materials expertise

Safety program development

Root cause investigations

Regulatory audit readiness

Driver qualification files

Hours of Service compliance

Education

EPA Certification

Tools

SOPs

DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance

Job description

Own the mission: safe, compliant movement and management of hazardous materialsWe’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 impactEstablish 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 responsibilityHazmat Transportation Safety (FMCSA / PHMSA)Driver Qualification FilesDrug & Alcohol programsHours of Service complianceDOT inspections and CSA BASIC monitoringHazmat driver training and regulatory complianceChemical Industry Environmental ComplianceSARA Tier II reportingHazard Communication programsEPA inspections and complianceSPCC plansChemical storage and handling regulationsRegulatory Audit LeadershipDOT auditsEPA inspectionsOSHA inspectionsIndustry compliance programs (ACD Responsible Distribution or similar)Multi-Site Safety LeadershipRoll out and maintain transportation and facility programs across multiple terminals/facilities and across multiple states.Incident Investigation & Risk ManagementRoot cause investigationsSafety program developmentDriver coaching and accountability programsData-driven safety performance monitoringSalary$75,000/year - $95,000/year (based on experience)QualificationsHazardous Materials expertiseStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CertificationWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementDOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance