Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's, Certification
St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
About the job
Requirements
- Knowledge of workplace hazard recognition and risk mitigation practices.
- Understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety compliance requirements, safety inspections, incident documentation, and corrective action management.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize Environmental, Health & Safety data to support business decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to support audits, inspections, training documentation, and safety program administration.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting, recordkeeping, and data management.
- A bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or Manufacturing, or a related field, is preferred.
- An associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing or Environmental, Health & Safety experience may be considered.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, industrial safety principles, hazard identification, and incident reporting practices.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to promote safe work practices and reinforce Environmental, Health & Safety 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 Environmental, Health & Safety performance metrics, including leading and lagging indicators.
- Develop and maintain Environmental, Health & Safety dashboards, reports, and data analytics to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support Job Safety Analyses, risk assessments, safety observations, compliance audits, and inspection activities.
- Coordinate and maintain Environmental, Health & Safety 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 Environmental, Health & Safety 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company Environmental, Health & Safety 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Power BI, SAP, EHS management systems, or other reporting platforms is preferred.
- One to three years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, logistics, maintenance, or operations environment is preferred.
- Experience supporting or working within a 24/7 manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience with EHS metrics, key performance indicator reporting, data analysis, and dashboard development is preferred.
About the company
Air Products provides industrial gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium and carbon dioxide, along with related equipment and engineering services to customers worldwide in electronics, healthcare, energy, metals, chemicals, automotive and aerospace. It produces gases at air separation units or on-site plants and delivers them in bulk, cylinders, or packaged forms, sometimes installing and operating the production facilities for customers. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end capabilities—from design and build to ownership and operation of gas production plants—plus a global distribution network and decarbonization solutions. Its goal is to support customer operations with reliable gas supply and services while helping reduce environmental impact through decarbonization efforts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 16, 2026 Arizona semiconductor deal adds roughly $250 million of owned infrastructure.
- July 2026 raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $13.39-$13.49.
- August 2026 Yara agreement monetizes NEOM ammonia and strengthens European hydrogen distribution.
What critics are saying
- June 30, 2026 project exits triggered $2.9 billion charges and exposed weak underwriting.
- NEOM and semiconductor megaprojects demand heavy capex; another miss would destroy credibility.
- Repeated hydrogen write-downs threaten an existential capital discipline crisis and board-level reset.
What makes Air Products unique
- Air Products owns gas infrastructure, locking in semiconductor and refinery customers for decades.
- It combines industrial gases, equipment, and engineering across 50 countries.
- Its hydrogen network and electronics expertise create switching costs competitors struggle to match.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption Assistance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program