Director, Investigation & Learning

Trimac Transportation • La Porte, TX

81d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people's lives across North America. Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you're ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us. Reporting to the Vice President, Safety, this position plays a pivotal role in leading Trimac's incident investigation and organizational learning systems. We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to drive meaningful change through high-consequence incident reviews, clear communication of learnings, and implementation of corrective actions in partnership with the Director, Safety Execution. This role will focus on governing investigation standards, publishing actionable insights, and reducing serious harm across the organization. The Director will also lead the evaluation and development of emerging safety technologies, software, and tools to enhance operational safety and learning. The Director will also provide leadership to a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and a Manager of Safety Programs. This team plays a critical role in advancing safety innovation, training, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Factors, Transportation Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in safety leadership within high‑consequence operations (transport, energy, industrial).
• Regulatory and Safety knowledge in Canada and U.S. is required.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPS) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) / transport regulations (U.S. and Canada) and compliance frameworks, including federal and provincial standards governed by PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration), FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), and relevant provincial transportation authorities.
• Demonstrated experience conducting due diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activities, particularly in assessing safety, compliance, and operational risks during organizational transitions.

Responsibilities

• Govern the investigation playbook; launch and coach High Consequence investigations; ensure strong evidence capture and human‑factors/System RCA.
• Turn findings into actionable recommendations; track CAPA to closure and verify effectiveness.
• Develop an investigation quality standard and execute.
• Train field staff in investigation techniques, procedures and best practices.
• Publish learning bulletins and maintain a searchable lessons‑learned library, update programs and training through the Manager of Safety Programs.
• Lead Safety Tech R D: scan, vet, pilot, and analyze impact/ROI for video/telematics analytics, fatigue/distraction, training, rollover prevention, IH monitoring, and related controls.
• Lead Safety Due Diligence for M&A: risk review, incident/regulatory posture, with short term and long-term integration plans.
• Ensure the right Drivers are put through Driving Simulator training, and curriculum matches accident and near miss experience.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Claims/Legal, BI/Analytics, Compliance, and Learning & Development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and company holidays
• Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
• Continuous learning and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree