Regional Safety Supervisor
US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC
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Airgas is seeking a Regional Safety Supervisor for Lawrenceville, GA. The role focuses on driver training, safety program implementation, and regulatory compliance, with up to 80% travel including overnight stays. Candidates must hold a CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements and be prepared to obtain Train the Trainer certifications.
The position emphasizes coaching, curriculum development, and safety performance across Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 operations in a field-support footprint.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required; CDL Hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred or required.
- Possess or be able to obtain 'Train the Trainer' certifications.
- Must maintain an active CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements; strong safety compliance knowledge.
- Ability to learn Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.
- Extensive DOT/FMCSA knowledge and experience in field service/safety.
Responsibilities
- Onboard drivers and develop local champions for Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 lines of business.
- Administer driver evaluations and ensure policy compliance.
- Conduct in-cab driver observations and coaching sessions.
- Coordinate DriveCam/Lytx coaching and training methods.
- Manage HOS training for time logs and ELD compliance.
- Support specialized safety curricula including HM 126F training.
- Facilitate forklift certifications per OSHA standards.
- Lead driver and facility safety audits and DVIR/log reviews.
- Standardize DOT training compliance across regional operations.
- Assist in accident response, investigations, and follow-up actions.
- Prepare safety meeting presentations for branches and plants.
- Develop instructional training media and materials.
- Participate in Airgas Emergency Response Team (AERO).
- Support local regulatory compliance and safety readiness.
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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 Regional Safety Supervisor in Lawrenceville, GA! Airgas is Hiring for a Regional Safety Supervisor in Lawrenceville, GA! We are looking for you !
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- 14-week paid child birth benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
The primary function of the Regional Safety Supervisor is to assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive driver training programs, safety procedures, and operational policies, with a primary focus on coaching new drivers and developing local driver champions across Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 operations. This role focuses on promoting and cultivating safe work behaviors, coaching employees to reduce injuries and vehicle accidents, preventing product and operational loss, and establishing exceptionally safe working conditions across all service areas. The Trainer is accountable for executing a robust curriculum for the initial onboarding of new drivers, cultivating local driver champions, ensuring thorough regulatory compliance, and driving the organization's safety performance and operational readiness. This is a field-based role with a regional support footprint. The Regional Safety Supervisor is expected to spend a significant portion of their time in the field actively supporting, evaluating, and mentoring drivers, technicians, and other elements of branch and plant operations. To meet field requirements, candidates must be open to travel on a regional and national basis of up to 80% including overnight stays, and must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
- Onboard New Drivers & Develop Champions: Lead intensive onboarding programs for incoming commercial drivers and mentor local driver champions to maintain safety standards across Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 lines of business.
- Administer Commercial Driver Evaluations: Conduct and document thorough road tests and pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections for commercial drivers. Review road test outcomes to ensure every operator satisfies rigorous corporate policies and FMCSA regulatory standards.
- Perform In-Cab Driver Observations: Conduct structured driver observations and in-cab audits as requested by local management, following safety incidents, or as part of scheduled compliance reviews. Act as a mentor and drive with operators on a random and targeted basis.
- DriveCam/Lytx Coach the Coach: Review and conduct DriveCam coaching sessions with driver coaches to establish effective training techniques.
- Coordinate Hours of Service (HOS) Training: Manage and conduct initial and periodic refresher training for Time Logs and electronic logging devices (ELD) to ensure full regulatory alignment with hours-of-service rules.
- Support Specialized Safety Curriculums: Facilitate specialized technical training, including Rollover Prevention programs, HM 126F (Hazmat) training, and Security training for drivers and branch personnel.
- Facilitate Forklift Operator Certifications: Train and certify designated plant and warehouse personnel in the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of industrial forklifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Lead Driver and Facility Audits: Actively assist in conducting detailed, structured safety and compliance audits of commercial drivers, fleet vehicles, and physical maintenance facilities.
- Ensure Local Record Retention: Audit and verify that local branches and plants maintain compliant, detailed driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and proper log documentation.
- Standardize DOT Training Compliance: Monitor and guarantee that all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and FMCSA training is fully executed and meticulously tracked across all regional branch operations.
- Support Accident First Response & Investigations: Assist operational and safety leadership in immediate accident first response, formal incident investigations, and constructive follow-up for preventable motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries.
- Prepare Safety Meeting Presentations: Partner with the Regional Compliance Manager to organize, develop, and present technical compliance data and safety topics during month-end safety meetings at branches, plants, and customer locations.
- Develop Instructional Training Media: Assist in creating innovative safety training and employee development materials, including instructional videos, custom PowerPoint presentations, and standard operating guides.
- Participate on the AERO Team: Serve as an active member of the Airgas Emergency Response Organization (AERO) team, providing immediate, specialized technical response support and emergency guidance during critical material or transit incidents.
- High School Diploma: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Instructional Certifications: Possess or have the immediate ability to obtain 'Train the Trainer' certifications to promote standardized associate safety and operational instruction.
- Commercial Driver License: Must maintain an active, valid CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements, demonstrating a pristine professional driving record.
- Drug-Free Workplace Compliance: Must demonstrate and maintain complete compliance with drug-free workplace policies, operating under strict DOT and corporate screening guidelines.
- Google Applications: Ability to learn and utilize Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.
- Professional Experience Requirements: Commercial Driving Background: Minimum of five (5) years of active experience operating commercial motor vehicles as a CDL Hazmat driver. Field Service Operational Background: Demonstrated history working within the field service business sector or technical field service delivery teams. Extensive working knowledge: DOT, and other safety/industry organization standards.
- Exceptional Communication: Proven ability to demonstrate a clear, authoritative, and effective speaking manner to interpret, explain, and instruct employees on complex safety procedures, corporate policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Independent Execution: Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently in the field with minimal daily direct supervision, exercising excellent personal judgment and operational discipline.
- Continuous Improvement & Development: Strong personal commitment to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated willingness to actively improve training delivery and instructional techniques by attending classes and professional seminars.
- Specialized Product Operations Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience and operational expertise in handling, transporting, and managing Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 product lines.
- Mentorship & Champion Coaching Skills: Proven ability to effectively mentor and onboard new drivers while identifying and developing peer-level local driver champions to drive regional safety culture.
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment includes a blend of office settings, commercial driver cabs, industrial chemical production areas, and active field-support territories. Physical requirements must be balanced between prolonged desk/computer-based administrative training and intensive on-site field audits, vehicle inspections, and ride-alongs.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
- Parental leave
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Floating holidays
- Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
- Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
- 401k plan with company matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
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.
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 gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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