Safety Compliance Specialist

R Safety Compliance Specialist (Open)

Location:

Lubbock, TX - N Ave U - Filling industrial

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.#
**** Airgas is Hiring for a Safety and Compliance Specialist for West Texas!
****** We are looking for you!
*** The ideal candidate would be located in the Odessa, Lubbock and Amarillo areas.
* This role is 50-75% travel driving to 13 locations in West Texas as well as customer sites.
* Base pay range: $70,000 to $90,000 annual
** Quentin Chavis Jr. /  /
** The Safety and Compliance Specialist ensures company compliance with environmental reporting and occupational safety by performing regular safety audits, new hire safety orientation, training and inspections of machinery, equipment and general working conditions.
* Assist in the formulation of general safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
* Provide counsel and direct facility compliance with OSHA, DOT and EPA Regulations.
* Perform accident investigations for both vehicle accidents and personal injuries to determine immediate cause as well as root cause, implement changes to correct and prevent recurrence.  Compile and submit reports required by company policy and regulatory agencies, as applicable.
* Regularly inspect or tour facilities to identify existing or potential safety and health hazards, and recommends corrective or preventative measures when necessary
* Conduct regular audits and reporting on findings to area and regional management teams.##                         ##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma/GED required
* At least two years in a safety related role.
* Proficient in Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
* Valid state driver's license
* Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Bachelors Degree a plus
* Previous hazmat DOT experience highly preferred
* Previous gas and/or cylinder filling experience a plus
* Intelex knowledge a plus
* Multi-site location experience a plus                        
** Benefits
* * We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through 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 our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

** Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
** At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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.

** 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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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…