Safety & Compliance Manager

Overview

R Safety & Compliance Manager (Open)

Location: Denver, CO (RDA) - Welding equipment rental

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a REMOTE Safety and Compliance Manager This position can be located anywhere in the US and part of Canada. Pay range is $95k to $105k USD / $130k to $145k CAN. Travel at least 50%, including on call for emergencies.

Job Description Summary

• Under the direction of the Vice-president, Safety, the incumbent will contribute to the overall safety performance of Red-D-Arc by assisting their Region in reaching and surpassing the annual safety goals as set out by the VP, Safety and the President of Red-D-Arc.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in driver engagement programs through observation and ride-alongs.
• Support train-the-trainer initiatives related to drivers, in order to make the local Branch Managers more self-sufficient.
• Assists in the “onboarding” of new managers and technicians from a safety perspective.
• Ensures we maintain full DOT and OSHA compliance, through effective training and leadership.
• Takes the lead on all accident and incident investigations, with an emphasis on identifying lessons learned and building action plans to prevent future occurrences.
• In conjunction with division teams, develops, implements, and manages safety programs and procedures for RDA that will reduce the frequency and severity of personal injuries and vehicle accidents.
• Leads assigned Branch Managers and Associates to drive the development of a safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Partners with division resources to provide environmental, health, and safety expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, as well as company policy.
• Performs periodic safety and compliance audits for branches and on occasion at customer sites.
• Participates in additional audits conducted by Corporate | Division Safety or other 3rd parties. These audits are NOT to be punitive, but to help the Branch implement improvements.
• Devises, supervises, and coordinates training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safety practices and to promote safety consciousness.
• Compiles and submits accident and other reports required by Airgas, Third-party administrators and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Maintains safety files and records, DOT files and reports, Training files (Airgas U, etc.) and SafeCor Reports (accident and month end)
• Utilizes division resources to ensure compliance with all DOT safety regulations.
• Promotes a collective and positive safety attitude by providing leadership by example.
• Works with division resources to promote RDA best practices for incorporation in division safety KPIs and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least five years safety experience within an industrial and distribution setting
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of Canadian HSEQ and Transport Canada rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences or a related field
• Previous experience with welding related products a plus
• CSP/CRSP or related safety certifications a plus

Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident through our competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. We also offer a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas 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

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