Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Job Summary
At Air Products we reimagine whats possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter we create solutions that launch people into space support lifesaving care in hospitals and enable the construction of groundbreaking world scale production facilities.
Reimagine Whats Possible
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a critical role in supporting safe compliant and efficient operations at the Membrane Solutions manufacturing facility in St. Louis. This hands-on position partners closely with production maintenance engineering and site leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in environmental health and safety performance.
The EHS Specialist maintains a visible presence on the production floor actively engaging with employees to identify hazards reinforce safe work practices support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively. This role also supports EHS reporting and analytics by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) maintaining dashboards analyzing trends and providing actionable insights that support operational excellence and risk reduction.
Success in this role requires strong communication skills attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to promote safe work practices and reinforce EHS expectations
Conduct routine safety observations inspections and workplace assessments to identify hazards and potential risks
Assist in incident injury and near-miss investigations including root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up
Track monitor and report EHS performance metrics including both leading and lagging indicators
Develop and maintain EHS dashboards reports and data analytics to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
Support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) risk assessments safety observations compliance audits and inspection activities
Coordinate and maintain EHS training records documentation and employee participation tracking
Partner with supervisors and employees to address safety concerns and drive timely resolution of identified issues
Assist with implementation and maintenance of site EHS programs policies and procedures
Maintain accurate records related to incidents inspections training corrective actions and compliance requirements
Support regulatory compliance efforts and ensure adherence to OSHA and company EHS standards
Promote employee engagement through participation in safety initiatives awareness programs and continuous improvement activities
Provide support for off-shift or weekend operations as required by business needs
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and continuous learning in EHS disciplines
Knowledge of workplace hazard recognition and risk mitigation practices
Understanding of EHS compliance requirements safety inspections incident documentation and corrective action management
Ability to collect analyze and summarize EHS data to support business decisions
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint Word and Outlook
Experience with Power BI SAP EHS management systems or other reporting platforms preferred
Ability to support audits inspections training documentation and safety program administration
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting recordkeeping and data management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Science Industrial Hygiene Engineering Manufacturing or a related field preferred
Associate degree technical certification or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing or EHS experience may be considered
13 years of Environmental Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing industrial logistics maintenance or operations environment preferred
Experience supporting or working within a 24/7 manufacturing environment preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations industrial safety principles hazard identification and incident reporting practices
Experience with EHS metrics KPI reporting data analysis and dashboard development preferred
Whats In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable medical dental and vision insurance available day one of employment
401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
Paid vacation holidays and sick time
Paid parental leave
Adoptionassistance
Flexible spending accounts
Life Insurance (AD&D) Supplemental AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Founded in 1940 Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation operational excellence with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine whats possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers our communities and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age citizenship gender marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail us at General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather youll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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About Company
Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With more than 17,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and ... View more