Director, Safety & Compliance

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company's safety and compliance strategy across environmental services operations
• Build and transition the safety function from an outsourced model to an internal, scalable organization
• Establish policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA, and environmental regulations
• Partner closely with executive leadership to identify risks and drive a proactive safety culture across the organization

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to hazardous waste handling, transportation, storage, and disposal
• Lead audits, inspections, incident investigations, corrective action plans, and regulatory reporting efforts
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and oversee permitting and compliance activities
• Develop and monitor key safety and compliance metrics to reduce organizational risk

• Integrate safety and compliance into daily operations and standard operating procedures
• Implement training programs for field personnel, drivers, and leadership teams
• Develop emergency response and crisis management protocols
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance infrastructure and reduce incidents
• Evaluate systems and technology platforms to enhance reporting, tracking, and compliance oversight
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing safety and compliance team
• Establish performance metrics, accountability structures, and reporting processes
• Manage external consultants and compliance partners as needed

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Safety, Compliance, or related functions
• Strong background in hazardous waste, environmental services, transportation, industrial services, or other highly regulated industries
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and environmental regulatory requirements
• Experience leading safety and compliance initiatives across multi‑site operations
• Proven ability to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on in operational environments
• Experience building or transitioning an internal safety function is strongly preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferred