Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Full Time
Sacramento, CA
$65,000 - $80,000 a year
Posted
Job description
R10013884 Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Open)
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for the development and installation of a comprehensive employee environmental, safety and
health (EHS) program with the goal of reducing work related accidents and injuries. The Specialist will provide
administration support for the Safety Management System (SMS) and be responsible for the overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of all safety policies and procedures for the region by performing the following.
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.
Location:
Sacramento, CA (Regional Office) - Cust. installations
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Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $ 80,000 w/ bonus & auto allowance
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for the development and installation of a comprehensive employee environmental, safety and
health (EHS) program with the goal of reducing work related accidents and injuries. The Specialist will provide
administration support for the Safety Management System (SMS) and be responsible for the overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of all safety policies and procedures for the region by performing the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
- Educates and develops a culture that encourages Good Catch Submittals, incident reporting and ensures appropriate response to reports.
- Emphasize and reinforce the Company’s Zero Incident culture to all employees.
- Communicates the directives of Airgas’ EHS policies and procedures with goal of reduced accidents, injuries and property loss.
- Hands on Management of the Airgas SMS. Works directly with Safety Director with changes, updates and revisions when needed.
- Assist in periodic plant and store safety inspections and FDA audits; prepares reports of any findings with recommendations for corrective action(s).
- Ensures facilities are prepared and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, DHS, County and Internal audits as required.
- Assist in compiling safety statistics for facilities.
- Ensures all certifications and license applications are kept current for all locations, this includes but is not limited to; OSHA, EPA, and the FDA.
- Maintains files pertaining to Federal, State, and local government compliance issues. • Assist management with accident and injury claims. Works closely, at all levels in the organization, to properly investigate and research claims.
- Lead and promote safety in every conversation.
- Responsible for facilitating and participate in safety meetings across the Region.
- Compiles data and assist in Tier II, Form R, and other Environmental reporting for Federal and State agencies. Devise and create training programs or procedures which will increase the proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness throughout the Company.
- Assist the Safety Director with various office and administrative duties, such as obtaining permits, licenses, and filing and maintenance of safety records.
- All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an associate must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial or occupational safety preferred, or a similar discipline that would be considered relevant to this position.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation is preferred.
Required Length & Type of Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in safety related capacity.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, DHS, FDA rules and regulations and training requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s):
- Ability to be available to work a very flexible schedule.
- Proven ability to work independently and under tight deadlines in a detail oriented environment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and appropriate level of auto insurance coverage.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours to meet management expectations.
- Must have proficient computer skills with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio etc.
- Must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting information in front of a group.
- 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 operate in a drug-free workplace.
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.
Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.
Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.
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.
Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.
Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.
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.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
Airgas will consider for employment Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO
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.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
Airgas will consider for employment Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO
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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.
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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.
Please click
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to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and
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to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request by contacting Human Resources at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424).
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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 phone at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424) or by email to
us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com
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