DOT Compliance Advisor - Health & Safety

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford in Houston is seeking a NAM HSE Compliance professional to lead DOT and transportation compliance across the Geozone, overseeing driver qualification, Hours of Service, exemptions, vehicle/trailer requirements, and regulatory records. You will interpret DOT/PHMSA requirements and coordinate with government agencies.

The role includes analyzing incidents and telematics, directing corrective actions, and guiding the evaluation and improvement of fleet compliance technology for light-

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical DOT experience.
• Ability to analyze compliance data and report performance.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and PHMSA requirements.
• Experience leading transportation compliance programs and audits.
• Familiarity with fleet telematics and driver qualification systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NAM DOT and transportation compliance activities, including driver qualification and Hours of Service.
• Interpret regulations, evaluate changes, and communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Direct monitoring, file reviews, and audits; verify corrective actions.
• Oversee safety, journey management, and performance reporting for fleet operations.
• Lead reviews and investigations using data to identify trends and actions.
• Govern regulatory systems and drive fleet technology evaluation and validation.
• Represent Weatherford in regulatory communications with agencies.
• Develop and improve HSE processes and training for DOT compliance.

Skills

DOT compliance

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Driver qualification

HSE coordination

Project management

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Excel

IVMS/ELD

Regulatory databases

Job description

Job Summary

The role is part of the NAM HSE Compliance team and leads DOT and transportation compliance across the Geozone. The position governs driver qualification, Hours of Service, applicable oilfield exemptions, vehicle and trailer compliance, and related regulatory records; interprets DOT and PHMSA requirements; and coordinates communications with government agencies. The role analyzes transportation incidents, telematics, and compliance data to identify risk, direct corrective actions, and report performance. It also leads the evaluation, implementation, and improvement of fleet compliance technology for light- and heavy-duty vehicle operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern NAM DOT and transportation compliance activities, including driver qualification, Hours of Service, applicable oilfield exemptions, vehicle and trailer requirements, recordkeeping, and compliance assurance.
• Interpret DOT and PHMSA regulations, evaluate regulatory changes, establish compliance expectations, and communicate requirements to operational and functional stakeholders.
• Direct driver qualification monitoring, file reviews, and compliance audits; identify deficiencies, assign corrective actions, and verify closure.
• Oversee driver and vehicle safety, journey management, and transportation performance reporting for light- and heavy-duty fleet operations.
• Lead transportation compliance reviews and investigations by analyzing incidents, telematics, driver behavior, and regulatory data to identify trends and drive preventive and corrective actions.
• Govern transportation compliance systems and lead fleet technology evaluation, implementation, data validation, system reconciliation, and continuous improvement.
• Represent Weatherford in transportation compliance communications with government agencies and other external regulatory stakeholders, as required.
• Develop, maintain, and improve HSE processes, procedures, systems, and training requirements related to DOT and transportation compliance.

Skills/Education Required

• 2 + years of practical DOT experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power BI, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze compliance data and develop clear performance reporting.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and PHMSA requirements, driver qualification, Hours of Service, applicable oilfield exemptions, and dangerous goods transportation compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret regulations, establish compliance expectations, assess risk, and direct corrective actions across operational and functional teams.
• Experience leading transportation compliance programs, driver qualification reviews, audits, investigations, regulatory recordkeeping, and agency communications.
• Working knowledge of fleet, telematics, IVMS, ELD, and driver qualification systems, including governance, data validation, and system reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Skills/Education Preferred

• Experience with systems integration
• Experience supporting fleet technology evaluation or implementation for light- and heavy-duty vehicles
• Understanding of regulatory requirements within the United States, Canada and Caribbean for both light and heavy-duty vehicles
• Practical fleet safety experience for both light and heavy-duty vehicles

Travel Requirement

This role may require domestic travel of up to: 25-50%

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.