Director of Safety
About The Position
NorthStar Energy connects a family of fuel distribution companies serving communities and industries across the Western United States. Our operating companies deliver petroleum products and lubricants safely and efficiently throughout Alaska, Hawaii, California, and the Pacific Northwest. Each company maintains its own local identity and expertise while operating within a distributed model that leverages NorthStar’s shared services in finance & accounting, legal & compliance, pricing & supply, human resources, marketing, and technology. Guided by shared values of safety, integrity, and operational excellence, NorthStar provides the strategic guidance and collaboration that help our teams strengthen performance, share best practices, and grow sustainably. Together, our 1,000+ employees form a network of trusted brands — delivering energy that fuels people, businesses, and communities every day.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in environmental compliance, environmental consulting, waste management, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience beyond college is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with regulations and/or regulators in one or more of the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, and Washington
- Experience with fuel storage facilities and infrastructure
- Experience with tank barges
- Experience with multi-media compliance
- Experience with response plan updates and development
- Experience with spill record management and reporting
- Experience with IMTs
- Experience with air quality
- Experience with waste management
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and provides support for environmental programs. This may include air quality, aboveground storage tanks, contaminated sites, drills and exercises, due diligence, hazardous chemicals, piping, response plans, security, spill prevention and response, tankship management, underground storage tanks, waste, water, and wildlife. Specific areas of focus will be determined based on the successful application in conjunction with departmental needs and may change over time.
- Provides day to day support in the areas of response plan updates and development, spill prevention and response, and waste management.
- Engages within the Environmental Department and internal business partners in a positive way to develop best practices in environmental compliance and to provide guidance and training.
- Effectively communicates with agency personnel, industry colleagues, contractors, and coworkers.
- Develops and implements environmental initiatives including the development of compliance summaries, internal informational guidance documents, training modules, presentations, plans, bulletins, forms, manuals, and electronic content.
- Prepares, reviews, and edits regulatory plans, permits, and applications.
- Inspects facilities for environmental compliance.
- Audits inspection forms, plans, and other documents for compliance.
- Participates in industry meetings, conferences, and training. May be asked to sit on boards or committees of industry organizations.
- Assists in the development and administration of environmental compliance system.
- Models and supports NorthStar’s commitment to compliance and safety at all times.
- Provides support to Director of Environmental Affairs as needed, including special projects and ad hoc requests.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Wellness Discount
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401(k) with 4% Company Match and 3% Employer Discretionary Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Transportation Stipend
- ORCA Card
- Remote Fridays
- 2 personal days
- 3 weeks’ vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
