HSE & Compliance Leader — Safety, Training & Risk

Airgas; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Airgas Scholarship Program

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Airgas is seeking an HSE and Compliance Manager to oversee health, safety, environment, and compliance programs across multiple Airgas locations in Michigan and Ohio. You will lead safety initiatives, conduct audits, deliver training, and collaborate with operations to ensure regulatory compliance and incident response readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years of safety experience in production environments, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or up to 4 years related experience in lieu of degree.
• 3–5 years of related safety experience in production and distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Champions and promotes a strong safety and regulatory compliance culture.
• Delivers and conducts training and audits on SOPs including Safety Manual and other compliance manuals.
• Represents the company on regulatory issues with government entities.
• Provides leadership on Airgas's incident review committee.
• Analyzes risk data to identify gaps and evaluates initiative effectiveness.
• Develops action plans to mitigate risks.
• Conducts incident investigations with Branch/Plant Management and insurance carriers.
• Participates in Airgas Emergency Response Team and other safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety training

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Airgas is seeking an HSE and Compliance Manager to oversee health, safety, environment, and compliance programs across multiple Airgas locations in Michigan and Ohio. You will lead safety initiatives, conduct audits, deliver training, and collaborate with operations to ensure regulatory compliance and incident response readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years of safety experience in production environments, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong organizational and communication skills.