Safety & Compliance Manager

This position is responsible for ensuring uncompromising levels of safety and compliance in the areas of DOT (Transportation), MSHA (Aggregate Mining) and OSHA (General Workplace Safety). This includes: development and continued refinement of all safety programs in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations; developing, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement surrounding all safety and compliance matters, including working with Human Resources, Supervisors and applicable staff around required disciplinary actions;

ensuring all annual site inspections and reporting requirements are being met in areas of DOT, MSHA and OSHA; development and implementation of regular safety training courses for all personnel; management of all required drug and alcohol testing programs; ensuring timely investigation of all DOT, MSHA and OSHA incidences and navigation of such matters with the Safety Advisory Board; and, in connection with OSHA requirements, ensure proper facility-level safety protocols are in place and being met or exceeded by facilities personnel.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve written safety and compliance protocols for all companies in areas of DOT, MSHA, OSHA and facilities, including obtaining required certifications and training for the role.
• Investigate and bring to conclusion all safety-related incidents, including working with applicable authorities, insurance companies, Safety Advisory Board, and applicable staff, HR parties and Supervisors surrounding required disciplinary steps.
• Through electronic and other means, ensure compliance with all Electronic Log Device requirements and Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) processes for both drivers and shop operations. Establish company driver truck safe operating procedures and ensure daily monitoring of electronic truck safety tools (i.e., speeding, hard breaks, hard turns, etc.). Based on findings, work with Supervisors (and HR as needed) to evaluate driver performance in these areas and ensure proper corrective action / discipline is taken.
  
  Routinely audit DVIR compliance.
• Maintain all reporting and inspection requirements with DOT, MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies; ensure compliance with IMC insuranceplets and other IMC regulatory requirements.
• Alongside Project Managers, develop and document all mining operations and safety requirements, including Federal, State, Local, OSHA and MSHA, and ensure site‑team compliance with the same; implement regular safety training and required annual MSHA refresher courses ensuring all operators are certified and properly trained for mining activities.
• Working closely with HR and applicable Supervisors, develop and implement training programs for all staff around DOT, MSHA and OSHA.
• Manage regulatorily required company drug testing procedures in coordination with HR and applicable Supervisors.
• Develop and promote an incentive program based on driver’s safety scores.
• Monitor company’s scores on the FMCSA website, keeping safety scores best in class. DataQ incidents when applicable.
• Represent the company for all safety‑related legal proceedings.

• Demonstrated knowledge of DOTaru/MSHA/OSHA regulatory processes
• Strong administrative skills, including detailed recordkeeping, written communications including development of policies and procedures
• Proficient oral communication including high emotional intelligence
• Strong learning agility regarding detailed matters (including highly regulated industries)
• Ability to effectively navigate conflict