Senior Director of HSE / DOT

Vorto; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of HSE / DOT to lead operational excellence in the B2B supply chain. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with HSE regulations while fostering relationships with drivers and carriers to enhance safety in the trucking sector. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of leadership experience in HSE, particularly within the trucking industry, and will be responsible for mentoring teams, managing compliance, and leading incident investigations. Join a vibrant culture that values creativity and collaboration as you drive impactful changes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in HSE within trucking.
• Expertise in USDOT compliance and roadside inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor HSE / DOT teams in compliance and safety.
• Manage vetting and compliance for brokered motor carriers.
• Oversee incident investigations and maintain KPIs.

Skills

Leadership in HSE

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigation

Policy Writing

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain. Through powerful AI technology, Vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.5 million truck drivers, and create more jobs across all players in B2B transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success. Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems to a degree where adoption is effortless. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read our blog post to learn more about our culture.

About the Role

Are you passionate about leading operational excellence in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment? Are you eager to utilize your creativity to grow scalable processes? We are seeking a Senior Director of HSE / DOT to join us in facilitating a digital revolution in the B2B supply chain. As a culture-first organization, we work relentlessly to maintain our vibrant culture. The Senior Director of HSE / DOT will help Vorto bring AI to supply chains in the world's largest companies and foster relationships with drivers and carriers to ensure safety within the trucking industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Carrier Auditing, Claims, and Field HSE / DOT teams, covering both energy and non-energy sectors.
• Manage vetting and ongoing compliance for approximately 1,000 brokered motor carriers.
• Ensure compliance with state and national HSE / DOT regulations.
• Oversee carrier compliance with established journey management plans.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Maintain KPIs related to the company's DOT / HSE programs.
• Develop effective equipment inspection programs for all leased assets.
• Lead presentations to customers, government officials, and internal teams.
• Travel approximately 75% to the field.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an HSE / DOT department.
• At least 10+ years of leadership and mentorship in HSE within the trucking industry.
• Experience with brokerage operations is preferred.
• Experience representing clients in hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• HAZMAT, flatbed, and dry van experience is a plus.
• Prior oilfield experience is required.
• Subject matter expertise in USDOT roadside inspections and CVSA Out of Service Criteria.
• Knowledge of drug & alcohol policies and procedures.
• Experience in writing policies and procedures for USDOT / FMCSA compliance.
• Ability to present findings to large groups.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.