Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The Alaska EHS Manager oversees the implementation, development and continuous improvement of comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Industrial Management System (IMS) programs. This role is responsible for all aspects of conformance and compliance to all applicable internal and external safety requirements including but not limited to OSHA, FMCSA, CGA, FDA, DOT, DHS, EPA, and Codes of Federal Regulations (CFRs). The ultimate goal of the role is to ensure an accident- and injury-free work environment for Airgas associates, customers, and communities. This position is responsible for all aspects of Airgas safety and compliance for the State of Alaska and may be required to support other areas within the region as needed, remotely or in-person.

Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Emphasizes and demonstrates the Airgas accident- and injury-free culture. Informs, encourages, and supports associates in meeting or exceeding safety requirements. Performs Safety Engagements and solicits feedback for program improvement. Conducts audits and prepares summary reports for management on opportunities for improvement with IMS / HSE / DOT / DHS activities. Regularly participates in and leads safety meetings. Provides Safety & Compliance-related training. Develops training content as appropriate. Maintains regulatory permits, certifications, and licenses that pertain to airgas plant and retail branch operations. Responsible for the development, training, implementation and ongoing support of the Driver Mentor program in alignment with regional and divisional objectives. Assists facility managers with the implementation and conformance to ongoing requirements for EHS and IMS including performing facility inspections, advising corrective actions, and aiding in the closure / completion of corrective actions. May assist with pre-employment interviewing, driver demonstrations, and evaluations for safety-sensitive positions. Provides Smith System Training for employees that operate a vehicle for the company. Trains and coaches new and existing drivers on use of fleet tools, equipment, processes, routing practices, safety practices, and other applicable aspects of fleet safety as needed. Performs annual driver demonstrations with all drivers who operate a vehicle for the company; prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action; follow-up observations with constructive coaching and retraining when deficiencies are observed. Immediately responds in-person to emergency situations. Leads accident and injury investigations and incident reviews with management.

Coordinates with the Safety Director and insurance providers for the administration of worker's compensation, light duty assessments, and return to work initiatives. Drives commercial vehicles as needed for training, demonstration, and emergencies. Compiles data and assists in Tier II, EPA's RMP, and other Environmental reporting for Federal and State agencies. Assists with various office and administrative duties such as maintenance of safety records, regular reporting on IMS / Safety & Compliance activities and outcomes to manager groups. Leadership of the Alaska Airgas Emergency Response Operations (AERO) team. Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Are You a Match?

Required Education : Bachelor's degree in industrial or occupational safety preferred, or a similar discipline that would be considered relevant to this position is preferred. Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is preferred. Possession of valid Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements is preferred.

Required Length and Type of Experience : Minimum three to five years of experience in a safety-focused capacity OR previous safety leadership experience in a related industry preferred. Must have knowledge and understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, DHS, FDA rules and regulations and requirements. Experience driving fleet vehicles or CMV with CDL is preferred. Experience operating a forklift is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) : Proven ability to work independently and under tight deadlines in a detail oriented environment. Must possess a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and appropriate level of auto insurance coverage. Must have proficient computer skills using Google systems. Ability to independently identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Possess strong interpersonal and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates, management, medical and insurance personnel, regulatory agencies, and / or members of the general public. Must be able to wear all required PPE.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Your differences enhance our performance.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.