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Transportation Compliance Manager

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 2/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Compliance Manager position at Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company?

As Transportation Compliance Manager, you drive DOT and Hazmat compliance, lead fleet safety initiatives, resolve audits, deliver regulatory training, investigate incidents, and partner with operations to ensure our private fleet’s safety, performance, and continuous improvement across all compliance and reporting requirements

What You Will Do

  • Lead all efforts to maintain CSA scores with FMCSA within good status for our internal private fleet.
  • Lead the strategy and maintenance of our DOT employee and equipment files.
  • File and renew Hazmat registrations, DOT Special Permits, and maintenance of financial and registration paperwork.
  • Leading and executing issue resolution of ECAP/DOT Compliance audits for plants and terminals related to the fleet.
  • Design and provide training to Fleet personnel on relevant FMSCA, PHMSA and Hazmat regulations. In addition, evaluate the existing equipment for improved ergonomic devices and accessories.
  • Lead investigations into first aid, recordable injuries, violations, and vehicle accidents. Drive deep dive on root cause through 5-why analysis and RCA, identify corrective actions and follow up with resolution accountability to all parties. Review trend analysis for root causes to continue to improve program.
  • Create and publish safety metrics and observation tracking with focus on re-trip inspection metrics. Partner with Fleet Operational & Maintenance Managers to drive forward improvement.
  • Oversee and manage real-time DOT Compliance issues and partner with Fleet Operations Managers on pre-inspection checklists and issue resolution as needed.

Position Details

  • This is a remote position. The ideal candidate will reside close to a major airport.
  • Overnight Travel required – 25%

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Safety or related degree
  • 15 years’ experience in within the transportation, warehousing or related field
  • Knowledge of DOT Hazmat and RCRA regulations
  • FMSCA regulations and controlled substance programs
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication, leadership and training skills
  • Strategic influencing ability. Able to bring together cross-functional groups to solve challenging safety solutions.
  • No immigration sponsorship available

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Logistics or related discipline - significant industry experience may be used to substitute for formal education
  • Previous experience in bulk liquid transportation industry
  • Project management experience

Nalco Water

Our Global Water team comprises four sectors: Heavy Water, Light Water, Food & Beverage and Net Zero Solutions. We help industrial customers around the globe optimize operations and achieve business goals by providing digitally enabled, end-to-end water management and hygiene solutions. Our expertise and ongoing innovation ensure operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $120,500.00 - $180,700.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

  • Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
  • Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Salary : $120,500 - $180,700

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