What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Compliance Lead position at InterAtlas Logistics?
About Interatlas
InterAtlas consists of InterAtlas Chemical Inc., InterAtlas Logistics Inc., and InterAtlas Kimya A.S. We are headquartered in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada, with our drayage and warehouse operations in Newark, NJ and freight forwarding operations in Istanbul, Turkey. As a group, we source chemical raw materials from vendors across the globe and transport them to our warehouses, and on to our North American based clients. With growing annual revenues, supported by 50 employees, we are a lean team with big ambitions.
InterAtlas offers its employees a unique opportunity to learn, grow and fast-track their careers in a well-managed, well-established company, with strong values centered around Being Relevant. The name InterAtlas literally means “In Between Giants”, and to outsmart the giants it requires people with drive who like to develop and grow. Our culture is very dear to us, and we will go to great lengths to strengthen our culture with the right hires.
About The Role
The Safety & Compliance Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and regulatory compliance for the transportation of hazardous materials. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, and EPA), while fostering a strong safety culture across operations.
How You Will Make a Difference
InterAtlas consists of InterAtlas Chemical Inc., InterAtlas Logistics Inc., and InterAtlas Kimya A.S. We are headquartered in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada, with our drayage and warehouse operations in Newark, NJ and freight forwarding operations in Istanbul, Turkey. As a group, we source chemical raw materials from vendors across the globe and transport them to our warehouses, and on to our North American based clients. With growing annual revenues, supported by 50 employees, we are a lean team with big ambitions.
InterAtlas offers its employees a unique opportunity to learn, grow and fast-track their careers in a well-managed, well-established company, with strong values centered around Being Relevant. The name InterAtlas literally means “In Between Giants”, and to outsmart the giants it requires people with drive who like to develop and grow. Our culture is very dear to us, and we will go to great lengths to strengthen our culture with the right hires.
About The Role
The Safety & Compliance Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and regulatory compliance for the transportation of hazardous materials. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, and EPA), while fostering a strong safety culture across operations.
How You Will Make a Difference
- Ensure full compliance with U.S. hazardous materials transportation regulations (49 CFR)
- Understand and apply DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, and EPA regulations to company operations.
- Develop, manage and maintain company-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures, including emergency response and risk mitigation.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions while driving continues improvements in safety performance.
- Oversee HAZMAT training and employee certifications.
- Conduct internal audits and manage regulatory inspections.
- Maintain compliance documentation and safety records.
- Support operations with safe handling, transport, and risk assessments of hazardous materials.
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, or related field (preferred).
- 5 years of safety/compliance experience in hazardous materials or transportation.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements (DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, OSHA, EPA).
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, OSHA, HAZMAT) preferred.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Company Paid Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid holidays, sick days & vacation
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Benefit from a good work life balance
- Personal & professional growth opportunities
Salary : $75 - $80