R10044570 Safety/Operations Compliance Specialist (Open) Location: Baton Rouge, LA - Pecue - Retail shopGeismar, LA - 35114 E Hwy 30 - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Position Title: Safety/Operations Compliance Specialist - Location: - South Central Louisiana - Baton Rouge LA, Geismar LA, or Harvey, LA - Travel: 50% within the assigned area. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Safety/Operations Compliance Specialist ensures company compliance with process, occupational and environmental safety by performing regular safety audits, training and inspections of machinery, equipment and general working conditions. The incumbent will assist in Company investigation(s) and follow-up(s) relative to vehicle accidents and employee injuries, property damage, near miss incidents and customer incidents involving Airgas USA, LLC supplied products. In particular, you will: - Coordinate and manage the Airgas Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System for assigned facilities, conduct regular audits to identify existing or potential safety and health hazards, and recommend corrective or preventive measures when necessary to area and regional management teams. - Provide counsel and monitor compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to DOT, OSHA, EPA, DHS, and the FDA at assigned facilities. Assist with the formulation of general safety policies and procedures within the area and the region. - Provide process safety support to the area's fill plant locations, to include conducting audits, documenting findings and providing recommendations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. - Consult on the safe design and use of equipment and facilities, in consideration of industry standards and company policies, procedures and programs. - Perform investigations of vehicle accidents, work-related injuries and serious safety incidents to determine causal factors as well as root cause; implement changes to help correct and prevent reoccurrence. Compile and submit reports required by company policy and regulatory agencies, as applicable. - Develop and lead safety and operational-type training programs to increase proficiency in safe practices & behaviors as well as satisfy company and regulatory requirements. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Are you a MATCH? - Bachelor's degree in industrial or occupational safety preferred, or a similar discipline that would be considered relevant to this position. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of previous work experience in a safety, compliance, or operations-related position is required. - Minimum 1-3 years of previous experience in a process safety role, to include having a strong understanding of regulatory PSM/RMP requirements, developing and interpreting Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and actively participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Risk Assessments. - Must possess working knowledge and understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, DHS, FDA rules and regulations - 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. 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. 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 background. 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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 here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here 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. 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 email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice 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.