Director of Safety and Risk

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This position reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources The Senior Advisor will be the onboarding and technical mentor for the first 6-12 months Reporting to this position: All Safety Personnel POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Safety and Risk leads ARG Petro's safety, environmental compliance, and risk management programs across all operating locations.

This role provides strategic leadership for regulatory compliance, incident management, environmental stewardship, fleet safety, and enterprise risk management. Serving as the company's subject matter expert for FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, PHMSA, EPA, TCEQ, and related regulations, the Director of Safety and Risk drives a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while supporting company growth initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute the company's safety strategy and objectives. Promote a culture of proactive risk prevention and accountability rather than reactive safety management. Work effectively across Operations, Fleet, Logistics, HR, Finance, and executive leadership. Build and lead a high-performing safety organization. Develop people and hold both the safety team and operations accountable.

Maintain safety policies, procedures, and standards. Conduct audits, inspections, and field observations. Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions. Monitor safety performance metrics and trends. Provide executive reporting on safety performance and risk exposure. Oversee FMCSA and DOT compliance programs.

Monitor CSA BASIC scores, inspections, and driver compliance. Manage driver qualification files, ELD compliance, and Clearinghouse requirements. Lead DOT audit preparation and regulatory responses. Oversee accident reporting, vehicle maintenance compliance, and annual inspections. Utilize telematics and performance data to improve driver and fleet safety.

Implement corrective actions to improve fleet performance. Lead environmental compliance programs and reporting. Ensure compliance with EPA, TCEQ, SPCC, Tier II, stormwater, and related requirements. The Senior Advisor will maintain ownership of designated compliance matters such as Coast Guard certifications, TCEQ, EPA, FMCSA, and other regulatory relationships until they are formally reassigned.

A register identifying the owner, backup, deadline, and status of each obligation will be maintained by the Senior Advisor until handoff. Align emergency response, investigation, and notification assignments with that register. Manage permitting, inspections, spill response, and environmental investigations. Ensure compliance at terminals, bulk plants, and transportation operations.

Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies. Manage enterprise risk management initiatives. Oversee workers' compensation, auto liability, and general liability. The Senior Advisor retains litigation and outside litigation counsel management. Ensure timely incident documentation, investigation support, loss prevention, and coordination with the Senior Advisor.

Partner with insurance carriers and brokers. Monitor loss trends and implement mitigation strategies. Participate in insurance renewals, audits, and business continuity planning. Direct emergency preparedness and response programs. Lead responses to accidents, injuries, releases, and environmental incidents. Coordinate required regulatory notifications and reporting.

Manage crisis communications and emergency response exercises. Maintain relationships with emergency responders and regulatory agencies. Use data, technology, telematics, KPIs, and scorecards to identify risk and drive improvement. Drive accountability through audits, inspections, and scorecards. Develop scalable systems to support company growth.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Risk Management, Business, or related field. 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience. 5+ years leading multi-site operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS

/ ABILITIES Experience in petroleum transportation, terminals, hazardous materials, and the regulatory environment in which we operate. Extensive knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, PHMSA, EPA, and TCEQ regulations. Experience managing regulatory audits and compliance programs. Experience building or transforming safety programs and organizations.

Be comfortable working in the field and developing credibility with drivers, terminal managers, operations leaders, customers, and regulators. Strong analytical, investigation, communication, and leadership skills. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), ASP, CSHO, CHMM, or equivalent certification. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Frequent travel to terminals, customer sites, and operating facilities. Ability to work in office, terminal, warehouse, and field environments. Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies. Ability to inspect facilities and navigate industrial environments.