HSE and Compliance Manager

Airgas•Troy, MI

About The Position

Within the HSEQ framework, the HSE and Compliance Manager builds health and safety awareness and works directly with Operations to provide support and promote safe, compliant work. The role creates programs, policies, and training to develop the knowledge and skills needed to protect customers, the community, and associates. The manager champions a strong safety and compliance culture, oversees training and audits of Airgas standard operating procedures and compliance materials, and represents the company on regulatory matters. The role also analyzes risk data, develops risk-mitigation plans, investigates incidents with Branch and Plant Management, supports claims management with insurance carriers, and provides leadership on the incident review committee and AERO emergency-response team. The role may receive task direction from a supervisor or other managers, and includes other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; in lieu of a degree, up to four years of additional related experience may be considered.
At least 3–5 years of related safety experience in a production and distribution environment.
Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to present and discuss technical information and respond to questions from employees, government agency representatives, and customers.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to define and solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, traverse office and/or manufacturing locations, actively listen and exchange information, and observe and assess information.
Ability to use a computer and telephone and operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to regularly move or transport up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with material-handling equipment.
Reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and at least the minimum liability insurance required by the vehicle’s state of registration.
Ability to visit Airgas and customer sites with varying environments, conditions, layouts, and accessibility.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Create health and safety awareness and work with Operations to support health and safety.
Develop programs, policies, and training to build knowledge and skills for compliant and safe operations.
Champion and promote a strong safety and compliance culture by implementing programs that support associate safety and regulatory compliance.
Manage and deliver training, conduct audits, and perform audits on Airgas standard operating procedures, including the Safety Manual, Medical Gas Manual, and other corporate compliance manuals and initiatives.
Represent the company on regulatory issues with government entities.
Provide leadership and guidance on Airgas’s incident review committee.
Analyze significant risk data, evaluate initiative effectiveness through safety assessments, and identify gaps.
Develop and implement action plans to mitigate risks.
Conduct incident investigations with Branch and/or Plant Management and partner with insurance carriers to manage claims.
Participate in activities designed to empower employees to lead safety efforts.
Participate in a leadership capacity on the AERO (Airgas Emergency Response Operations) Team.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
Paid parental leave, including a 14-week paid childbirth benefit
Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays
401(k) plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children