EHS Manager: Field Safety & Compliance Leader

Airgas USA, LLC; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Manager, Environmental Health and Safety to lead EHS programs across San Marcos, CA and surrounding facilities. The role partners with operations leadership to embed safety and regulatory compliance into daily decisions, improving risk management and safety performance.

The incumbent will conduct field visits, guide investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. A Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field and OSHA knowledge are required, with travel across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience in environmental, health, safety, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate incidents, evaluate risk, identify root and contributing causes, and develop effective corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence operational leaders and frontline associates without relying solely on positional authority.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned area and periodically elsewhere within the West Region.
• Applicants must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leadership to integrate safety and compliance into daily business decisions and operating processes.
• Provide EHS guidance and technical support to Airgas facilities throughout the assigned geography.
• Conduct regular field visits, observations, assessments, and leadership engagements to identify hazards and risks.
• Guide and support investigations involving injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage, releases, and near misses.
• Ensure investigations identify underlying causes and result in effective corrective actions and preventive measures.

Skills

EHS leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Airgas is seeking a Manager, Environmental Health and Safety to lead EHS programs across San Marcos, CA and surrounding facilities. The role partners with operations leadership to embed safety and regulatory compliance into daily decisions, improving risk management and safety performance.

The incumbent will conduct field visits, guide investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. A Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field and OSHA knowledge are required, with travel across