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Airgas is Hiring for an Area Safety Manager!

• Ideal candidate would be located in St. Louis MO. Will consider candidates located in parts of Missouri and Illinois.

• 75% travel across the region

• Pay Range: $65k to $75k base annual

Quentin Chavis Jr. / /

Job Description Summary: Directs and oversees the companys health and safety policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other state local or company specific regulations and that periodic safety and compliance audits are conducted. Spearheads programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations skills training emergency preparedness proper job instruction hazardous material handling procedures and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Promote and develop safe work behaviors. Assist and coach associates to reduce injuries and vehicle accidents.

• Plan administer and support ongoing safety programs to ensure compliance.

• Liaise between facility and internal and external auditors. Interpret Safety Policies Regulations and Standards to recommend or provide direction.

• Keep facilities current with regulations concerning DOT OSHA EPA and the FDA. Also responsible for implementing procedures and the control of those documents.

• Conduct internal audits of all governmental disciplines ensuring required documents training and safety measures are in place. Forwards findings to appropriate management staff for corrective actions.

• Plan industrial health and ergonomic risk assessment surveys or analysis.

• Assure all applicable training is performed at all locations.

• Meet all compliance and reporting requirements of Federal and State regulations

• Assist Regional Safety Director in generating monthly safety meetings and data/presentations which also include compliance presentations at branches plants and customer locations.

• Assist in creating training development packages (i.e. videos Google Slides).

• Assist in setting up and maintaining all permits and maintain location files.

• Assist in medical manual updates procedures and controlling of said documentation.

• Be active in hazardous material operations i.e. Airgas Emergency Response Organization (AERO) and other state and federal programs (PSM RMP)

• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to: State medical registrations Tier II Reporting and accident investigation and review

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Safety Engineering or related technical field. In lieu of degree consideration for up to 3 years of additional relevant experience may be accepted plus high school diploma or GED required.

• 5 years of experience in the safety management of an industrial manufacturing and/or distribution company

• Computer proficiency and intermediate knowledge of MS Word Excel and the Google platform (Mail Calendar Sheets Drive).

• Valid drivers license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by company.

• Ability to be on call 24/7 for emergencies and to respond to DOT- related questions associated with the shipment of hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous industrial gas experience preferred.

Benefits

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 short-term and long-term disability life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pre-tax commuter transportation benefit parental leave vacation sick time floating holidays jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

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

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas we are committed to building a 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.

About Airgas

Airgas an Air Liquide company is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial medical and specialty gases as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66500 employees Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team you play an important role in the success of your team making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us by email at

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