Safety and Compliance Specialist

Safety & Compliance Specialist

Annual Salary: $55,000 – $83,000 Frequent Travel Required NH, MA, NY

Are you passionate about safety, training, and helping teams work confidently and compliantly? Dead River Company is seeking a Safety & Compliance Specialist who thrives on problem-solving, teaching, and ensuring a culture of safety excellence across multiple states.

In this highly impactful role, you’ll serve as a subject-matter expert in propane, petroleum safety, DOT/FMCSA regulations, HAZMAT, and environmental compliance—while supporting managers, drivers, technicians, and field personnel companywide.

If you enjoy variety, independence, and meaningful work that helps protect people, property, and communities, this is an ideal opportunity.

What You'll Do

Be a trusted expert and advisor:

• Guide managers and field teams on federal, state, and local safety/environmental regulations and propane codes.
• Answer technical questions and assist with unique field challenges.

Lead high-quality training:

• Design, prepare, and teach CETP, JLP, HAZMAT, and other safety programs.
• Conduct safety meetings for drivers, technicians, and transport employees.
• Train local fire departments on propane safety as needed.

Support compliance and reduce risk:

• Interpret DOT/FMCSA regulations, monitor Hours of Service compliance, and support markets with audits and cargo tank reviews.
• Perform facility safety inspections, bulk plant inspections, and document findings.
• Assist with spill response, remediation efforts, and communication with insurance loss control.

Strengthen companywide safety systems:

• Manage the Safety Website and support updates to Safety & Training Handbooks.
• Oversee DigSafe applications, jurisdictional propane system compliance, and dispenser site requirements.
• Track FMCSA CSA scores, identify risk trends, and develop targeted training.

Represent the company professionally:

• Coordinate with regulators during inspections and record-keeping requests.
• Collaborate closely with the Safety Manager, Training Department, and operational leadership.

What You Bring

Experience & Knowledge:

• Background in hazardous materials handling and petroleum/LP products preferred.
• 5+ years promoting a safe work environment.
• Strong experience developing and presenting training programs.
• Familiarity with federal/state/local propane codes is a plus.
• Prior experience in safety/compliance or petroleum distribution preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong decision-making, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple training and compliance requests.
• Professional integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels and with regulators.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree or relevant combination of experience preferred.
• CETP Instructor certification—or ability to obtain quickly—required.
• Hazardous Materials Technician level HAZWOPER certification required.
• Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement preferred (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.

Why Join Dead River Company

You’ll have the chance to make a measurable impact on safety, training, and risk reduction—while shaping a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to operational excellence.