Safety & Compliance Manager

R Safety & Compliance Manager (Open)

Location:

Nanaimo, BC (RDA) (I) - Welding equipment rental

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 REMOTE Safety and Compliance Manager!
***** This position can be located anywhere in the US and part of Canada.
* Pay range is $95k to $105k USD / $130k to $145k CAN
* Travel at least 50%, including on call for emergencies
* Previous Canadian HSE experience required
** Recruiters
* ** Quentin Chavis Jr. /  /
* Manon Belanger /  /
** Job Description

Summary:

** Under the direction of the Vice-president, Safety, the incumbent will contribute to the overall safety performance of Red-D-Arc by assisting their Region in reaching and surpassing the annual safety goals as set out by the VP, Safety and the President of Red-D-Arc.
* Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
* Participate in driver engagement programs through observation and ride-alongs.
* Support train-the-trainer initiatives related to drivers, in order to make the local Branch Managers more self-sufficient.
* Assists in the “onboarding” of new managers and technicians from a safety perspective.
* Ensures we maintain full DOT and OSHA compliance, through effective training and leadership.
* Takes the lead on all accident and incident investigations, with an emphasis on identifying lessons learned and building action plans to prevent future occurrences.
* In conjunction with division teams, develops, implements, and manages safety programs and procedures for RDA that will reduce the frequency and severity of personal injuries and vehicle accidents.
* Leads assigned Branch Managers and Associates to drive the development of a safety culture and continuous improvement.
* Partners with division resources to provide environmental, health, and safety expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, as well as company policy.
* Performs periodic safety and compliance audits for branches and on occasion at customer sites.
* Participates in additional audits conducted by Corporate | Division Safety or other 3rd parties. These audits are NOT to be punitive, but to help the Branch implement improvements.
* Devises, supervises, and coordinates training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safety practices and to promote safety consciousness.
* Compiles and submits accident and other reports required by Airgas, Third-party administrators and regulatory agencies.
* Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
* Maintains safety files and records, DOT files and reports, Training files (Airgas U, etc.) and Safe Cor Reports (accident and month end)
* Utilizes division resources to ensure compliance with all DOT safety regulations.
* Promotes a collective and positive safety attitude by providing leadership by example.
* Works with division resources to promote RDA best practices for incorporation in division safety KPsI and initiatives.##                         ##
** Required Qualifications
*** High School Diploma or equivalent
* At least five years safety experience within and industrial and/distribution setting
* Possesses a thorough knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations.
* Possesses a thorough knowledge of Canadian HSEQ and Transport Canada rules and regulations.
* Knowledge of Google Suite
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences or a related field
* Previous experience with welding related products a plus
* CSP/CRSP or related safety certifications a plus                         
** Benefits
* * We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time,…