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.

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The Senior EHS Specialist will support safe, compliant, and efficient operations for the 24/7 Membrane Solutions manufacturing site in St. Louis. This role serves as a key safety partner to manufacturing and office teams, providing hands-on EHS leadership, facilitating incident and near-miss investigations, delivering training, analyzing safety trends, and supporting Basic Safety Process (BSP) administration. The position requires strong technical capability, floor-level engagement, and the ability to partner effectively with employees, supervisors, and site leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead site EHS programs, including Basic Safety Process (BSP), Corporate Air Products initiatives, safety committees, and employee engagement activities.
Serve as the site EHS subject matter expert and primary point of contact for safety, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
Manage safety data systems, dashboards, scorecards, and monthly reporting to identify trends, prioritize risks, and support data-driven decision-making.
Coordinate management safety reviews, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
Lead investigations for incidents, near misses, first aid cases, and unsafe conditions using structured root-cause analysis; communicate lessons learned and corrective actions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through observations, APTs, JSAs, MSAs, audits, inspections, and other leading indicators.
Monitor high-risk activities and partner with supervisors, leads, and operations teams to reinforce safe work practices and improve procedures.
Develop, deliver, and maintain EHS training programs for supervisors and employees across a multi-shift, 24/7 operation.
Ensure accurate OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, permit documentation, training records, and compliance submissions.
Support environmental programs, including SPCC, NPDES, industrial wastewater, hazardous waste handling, and shipment requirements.
Promote a proactive safety culture by coaching leaders, encouraging open communication, recognizing positive behaviors, and embedding EHS ownership into daily management systems such as tier boards, Gemba walks, and SQDC.
Participate in local and regional EHSQ forums and share best practices across Membrane Solutions teams.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Candidates actively pursuing a relevant degree with documented EHS experience will be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
Experience supporting 24/7 operations preferred.
Proven experience improving safety performance, conducting risk assessments, leading root-cause analysis, analyzing safety data, and communicating trends effectively.
CSP certification preferred.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

Check out some of our benefits below!

· 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

· Adoptionassistance

· 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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