About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

About the Opportunity

Reports to: Safety Manager

We are searching for a Regulatory Compliance Professional who will be responsible for being subject matter expert for the Company’s of state and federal operating certificates and regulatory compliance with regard to ATF, DOT/FMCSA and the Company’s Explosives Operating Policy (EOP). This position’s activities will include the formulation and communication of compliance operating procedures, management of the administrative and filing systems, and the hands-on enforcement of such for the entire Company. Said individual, will work with, develop and maintain, an internal compliance programs for each department that is regulated by ATF, DOT, FMCSA, MSHA, OSHA, or any other State or Federal agency.

What you will be doing:

• Audit the Company’s state and federal DOT/FMCSA and ATF operating certificates.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. (Site Security Plans)
• Interpret, create and recommend policy/systems to comply with all DOT/FMCSA, ATF regulations and EOP.
• Identify required training to meet requirements for regulatory compliance.
• Assist in coordination of training through Learning and Development Manager
• Organize and manage hard copy and electronic files in an orderly manner.
• Travel as required to various Company locations from Maine to Florida.
• Review state-issued roadside inspection reports, managing necessary resolutions and certify back to the state entities of corrective actions. Maintain such records for DOT/FMCSA audit process.
• Maintain professional working relationship with Internal Management of the Company, regulatory authorities, and third-party vendor for DOT compliance.
• Receive, review, and recommend corrective actions for Company DOT/FMCSA profile.
• Manage FMCSA portals.
• Communicate compliance issues to appropriate Department and investigate or coordinate the investigation and develop a system for uniform handling of compliance violations.
• Provide guidance on enforcement of policies and regulations as they pertain to the scope of the Company’s work environment.
• Remain current with all DOT/FMCSA and ATF promulgations and applicable regulatory changes.
• Serve as a liaison to law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Audit Drivers Qualification files maintained by HR Department.
• Audit DOT random drug and alcohol pool scheduling and testing with third party vendor software managed by HR Department.
• Provide Safety Professionals training to perform field compliance audits.
• Oversee and conduct periodic audits of all inventory records in line with EOP standards to ensure compliance with ATF regulations and resolve all errors with internal Management.
• Oversee and conduct periodic audits regarding all DOT records to ensure compliance to Federal DOT regulations and resolve errors with internal Management.
• Analyze DOT/FMCSA metrics, create, and recommend action plans based on those metrics in line with the function and/or business objectives.
• Participate in all scheduled meetings as required.
• Participate in other safety and job-related meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

In order to be successful in this role, here is what we will need from you:

• Self-directed and self-managed, performing daily activities with minimal supervision.
• Solid communicator with both Company, Customer, and Regulatory Agencies and is always a good listener.
• Keeps an open mind to trying new ways of doing things.
• Is an integral team member of the Company and understands the importance of this function.
• Is able to work with diverse customer accounts and maintains a professional image for the Company at all times.
• Represents a positive, can-do attitude and easily accepts challenges and assumes accountability.
• Capable and willing to travel to various regions as necessary to support Company activities. This commitment includes overnight assignments.
• Works closely with Product Services Group, influencing in a positive way the policies and standards of the Company.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, multi-task environment.
• Proficient and skilled utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, especially strong with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Thinks and Acts Strategically.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Work in an office environment and outside in the field
• Out of town/state travel
• Must have a clean criminal record history, and a valid driver’s license with own transportation.

About You

You are an experienced compliance professional with at least five years of relevant experience in a compliance role with working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA and ATF regulatory compliance. You are adept at multi-tasking and staying organized, and you are familiar with creating process and policy related to regulatory compliance. You have exceptional and highly effective communication skills with all levels of individuals in a team-oriented environment.

Aside from technical competency, dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world-class team. Is this you? Are you excited to make a difference? If you are, go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Interested in learning more about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
Elissa (Blaster) talks about her progression with MD&B: https://youtu.be/MS968n7l2Us
Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)