Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist at the Membrane Solutions facility in St. Louis.

This hands-on role partners with production, maintenance, engineering and site leadership to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. You will monitor operations, conduct safety observations, assist investigations, track KPIs, and develop dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a safety-related or engineering field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing/industrial settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and incident reporting practices.
• Experience with KPI reporting and dashboard development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence on the floor to promote safe work practices.
• Conduct safety observations, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Assist in incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track, monitor, and report EHS performance metrics and trends.
• Develop and maintain EHS dashboards and data analytics for decision-making.

Skills

Hazard recognition

OSHA regulations

KPI reporting

Data analysis

Power BI

SAP

EHS systems

Training documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Power BI

SAP

EHS management systems

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist plays a critical role in supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations at the Membrane Solutions manufacturing facility in St. Louis. This hands‑on position partners closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and site leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance.

The EHS Specialist maintains a visible presence on the production floor, actively engaging with employees to identify hazards, reinforce safe work practices, support incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively. This role also supports EHS reporting and analytics by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), maintaining dashboards, analyzing trends, and providing actionable insights that support operational excellence and risk reduction.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to safety, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to promote safe work practices and reinforce EHS expectations
• Conduct routine safety observations, inspections, and workplace assessments to identify hazards and potential risks
• Assist in incident, injury, and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action follow‑up
• Track, monitor, and report EHS performance metrics, including both leading and lagging indicators
• Develop and maintain EHS dashboards, reports, and data analytics to support decision‑making and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, safety observations, compliance audits, and inspection activities
• Coordinate and maintain EHS training records, documentation, and employee participation tracking
• Partner with supervisors and employees to address safety concerns and drive timely resolution of identified issues
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of site EHS programs, policies, and procedures
• Maintain accurate records related to incidents, inspections, training, corrective actions, and compliance requirements
• Support regulatory compliance efforts and ensure adherence to OSHA and company EHS standards
• Promote employee engagement through participation in safety initiatives, awareness programs, and continuous improvement activities
• Provide support for off‑shift or weekend operations as required by business needs

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and continuous learning in EHS disciplines

• Knowledge of workplace hazard recognition and risk mitigation practices
• Understanding of EHS compliance requirements, safety inspections, incident documentation, and corrective action management
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize EHS data to support business decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Power BI, SAP, EHS management systems, or other reporting platforms preferred
• Ability to support audits, inspections, training documentation, and safety program administration
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting, recordkeeping, and data management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing or EHS experience may be considered
• 1-3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, logistics, maintenance, or operations environment preferred
• Experience supporting or working within a 24/7 manufacturing environment preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety principles, hazard identification, and incident reporting practices
• Experience with EHS metrics, KPI reporting, data analysis, and dashboard development preferred

What's In It for You:

• * Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• * 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
• * Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• * Paid parental leave
• * Adoption assistance
• * Flexible spending accounts
• * Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• * Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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