EHS Specialist

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R10059041 EHS Specialist (Open)

Location: Vancouver, WA (Admin) - Management

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Location: Vancouver, WA (primarily remote/travelling)

Benefits at Airgas include Medical, Dental, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and much more.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $89,000.

You will oversee the development and installation of a comprehensive employee environmental, safety, and health (EHS) program with the goal of reducing work-related accidents and injuries. You will provide administration support for the EHS programs and be responsible for the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all safety policies and procedures for the region.

In particular, you will:

1. Educate and develop a culture that encourages Good Catch Submittals, incident reporting, and ensures appropriate response to reports.
2. Emphasize and reinforce the Company's Zero Incident culture to all employees.
3. Assist in periodic plant and store safety inspections; prepare reports of any findings with recommendations for corrective action(s).
4. Ensure facilities are prepared and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, DHS, County, and Internal audits as required.
5. Maintain all regulatory permits, certifications, and licenses that pertain to plant operations. Lead the Environmental Compliance Program to assure compliance with all environmental permits and permit-related activity.
6. Perform mathematical and statistical analysis to interpret environmental data. Maintain and report environmental auditing, compliance, and training metrics to senior management.
7. Keep stormwater plans, permitting, and DMR reporting paperwork up-to-date. Inspect catch basins monthly, complete annual training with associates, and schedule routine cleaning and maintenance of catch basins via a third party.

Are you a MATCH?

1. Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Occupational Safety, or similar discipline (preferred);
2. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation (preferred);
3. Minimum 3-5+ years' experience in safety-related capacity;
4. Must be knowledgeable and understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, DHS rules and regulations and training requirements;
5. Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record;
6. Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours;
7. Must be able to work in a drug-free environment.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hard goods 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.

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.