Specialist, Regulatory and Compliance

Petco; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Safety & Compliance professional to oversee fire safety, hazardous waste management, and regulatory inspections at our distribution centers. You will lead safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations while developing and maintaining SOPs and emergency plans.

You will collaborate with external agencies and internal teams to drive a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with evolving regulations across the retail and distribution network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience or equivalent education processing and organizing sensitive data with deadlines.
• Proficient with common software tools (MS Word/Excel/Outlook) and data handling.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and compliance fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce compliance programs for fire safety and hazardous waste management.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory inspections (Fire Marshal, EPA, OSHA).
• Manage hazardous waste disposal protocols including labeling, storage, and manifesting.
• Lead the Safety and Compliance Program within the DC and drive safety culture.
• Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations at the DC.
• Draft and update SOPs, safety manuals, and emergency action plans.

Skills

Time management

Analytical mindset

Regulatory communications

External agency liaison

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you

Pet First – Protect & Empower.

All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond.

Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.

Let’s Go! Own & Commit.

We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce compliance programs for fire safety, hazardous waste management, and retail safety.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections (Fire Marshal, EPA, OSHA).
• Manage hazardous waste disposal protocols, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and manifesting.
• Lead, manage, and continuously improve the DC Safety and Compliance Program.
• Conduct regular safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations at the DC.
• Ensure compliance with industrial equipment standards, ergonomics, and material handling safety
• Drive a proactive safety culture across retail and supply chain operations.
• Lead and facilitate the Safety Leadership Committee to champion safety initiatives.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training, communication campaigns, and awareness programs.
• Maintain, update, and analyze EHS metrics and compliance dashboards.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) and audit completion rates.
• Translate compliance data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety manuals, and emergency action plans.
• Ensure all policies align with evolving municipal, state, and federal regulations.

Abilities And Skills

• Strong time management and organization skills with an analytical mindset supported by research skills.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with external agencies and internal business units.
• Interact professionally and efficiently through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests.
• Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures.
• Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
• Maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience or equivalent education processing and organizing sensitive data requiring strict deadlines; project management.
• Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Share Point, Smartsheet’s, etc.
• Ability to perform basic math computation and calculations.
• Some working knowledge of OSHA and its applicability
• Some working knowledge of EPA, RCRA/hazardous waste
• Knowledge of basic regulatory rules and regulations.

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

About Petco

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years – from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood – the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.