HazGas Safety Specialist
Spokane Valley, WA, US, 99212-1251
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Are you passionate about safety? CHS, Inc is in search for a HazGas Safety Specialist to provide expertise in our propane businesses. This position will assist in the oversight of propane safety programs, provide technical support on safety matters to our employees, review and implement policies to ensure compliance of federal, state, and local regulations. This is an on-site position based out of WA, that will be expected to travel 30%-60% for on-site visitations.
We could also consider candidates with a location in MT or OR, where CHS Ag Retail offices are located.
We pride ourselves on a safety-first mentality, so we have the ability to produce high-quality products and services while keeping employees safe and customers successful in the agriculture industry. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) related requirements (federal, state, local, and company)
- Develop, lead and implement EH&S related plans, programs, policies, and procedures
- Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors, and public
- Conduct complex EH&S related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and maintain detailed recordkeeping
- Communicate EH&S related requirements and expectations to other departments and personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment
- Properly respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner., including but not limited to email and phone calls
- Keep current on all applicable EH&S related rules and regulations
- Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED
- 4+ years of experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety
Additional Qualifications
- Energy background, facility operation, and management experience
- Understanding of construction practices and principles
- Building working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to deliver propane industry training from the Propane Education and Research Council
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field
- Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage daily work tasks with limited supervision
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse
Physical Requirements
- Ability to climb ladders and operate equipment is needed to inspect facilities
- Ability to work in dusty and adverse and changeable weather conditions
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.