Environmental Health & Safety Manager

R10072524 Environmental Health & Safety Manager (Open Date: 07/14/2025)

Location:

Anchorage, AK - Arctic Spur - Filling industrialAnchorage, AK (Branch ALALP) - Retail shop, Fairbanks, AK (ALALP) - Retail shop, Homer, AK (ALALP) - Retail shop, Kenai, AK (ALALP) - Retail shop, Palmer, AK (ALALP) - Acetylene production & filling, Wasilla, AK (ALALP) - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Alaska EHS Manager oversees the implementation, development and continuous improvement of comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Industrial Management System (IMS) programs. This role will be responsible for all aspects of conformance and compliance to all applicable internal and external safety requirements including but not limited to OSHA, FMCSA, CGA, FDA, DOT, DHS, EPA, and Codes of Federal Regulations (CFRs). The ultimate goal of the role is to ensure an accident- and injury-free work environment for Airgas associates, customers, and communities. This position is responsible for all aspects of Airgas safety and compliance for the State of Alaska and may be required to support other areas within the region as needed, remotely or in-person.

* Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective

equipment.

* Emphasizes and demonstrates the Airgas accident- and injury-free culture.

* Informs, encourages, and supports associates in meeting or exceeding safety requirements.

* Performs Safety Engagements and solicits feedback for program improvement.

* Conducts audits and prepares summary reports for management on opportunities for improvement

with IMS/HSE/DOT/DHS activities.

* Regularly participates in and leads safety meetings.

* Provides Safety & Compliance-related training. Develops training content as appropriate.

* Maintains regulatory permits, certifications, and licenses that pertain to airgas plant and retail branch

operations.

* Responsible for the development, training, implementation and ongoing support of the Driver

Mentor program in alignment with regional and divisional objectives.

* Assists facility managers with the implementation and conformance to ongoing requirements for

EHS and IMS including performing facility inspections, advising corrective actions, and aiding in the

closure/completion of corrective actions.

* May assist with pre-employment interviewing, driver demonstrations, and evaluations for

safety-sensitive positions.

* Provides Smith System Training for employees that operate a vehicle for the company.

* Trains and coaches new and existing drivers on use of fleet tools, equipment, processes, routing

practices, safety practices, and other applicable aspects of fleet safety as needed.

* Performs annual driver demonstrations with all drivers who operate a vehicle for the company;

prepares reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action; follow-up observations

with constructive coaching and retraining when deficiencies are observed.

* Immediately responds in-person to emergency situations.

* Leads accident and injury investigations and incident reviews with management.

* Coordinates with the Safety Director and insurance providers for the administration of worker's

compensation, light duty assessments, and return to work initiatives.

* Drives commercial vehicles as needed for training, demonstration, and emergencies.

* Compiles data and assists in Tier II, EPA's RMP, and other Environmental reporting for Federal and

State agencies.

* Assists with various office and administrative duties such as maintenance of safety records, regular

reporting on IMS/Safety & Compliance activities and outcomes to manager groups.

* Leadership of the Alaska Airgas Emergency Response Operations (AERO) team.

* Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust an