Location:
Richmond Seppic, VA - Support functionsAn Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals.
Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?Mission:As a member of the leadership team, the HSE Manager serves as the primary leader for all Health, Safety, and Environmental functions at the Richmond Site. Operating under stringent quality, safety, and environmental standards, the facility handles some highly regulated materials and falls under the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standard.
Another component of this role is managing the Air Liquide Industrial Management System (IMS), which manages industrial risks in alignment with business expectations, in order to achieve a consistently safe, reliable and environmentally compliant industrial operation.
The HSE Manager will collaborate with corporate personnel in France, site personnel in Richmond (including an HSE Specialist), and infrequently offer guidance to managers at the Fairfield, NJ sales office.
Responsibilities:
PSM
Chair PSM committee and coordinate/track actions and activities related to maintaining compliance with the standard
Oversee the Management of Change (MOC) process for matters outside of quality
Coordinate (not facilitate) PHA revalidations and track actions
Incident Management
Investigate all incidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses using root cause analysis methodologies then drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) then report through appropriate channels
Ensure emergency response capabilities are robust and maintain the site’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Partner with local hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response agencies and fire departments
Conduct and evaluate site drills
Industrial Management System (IMS)
Act as the site owner for the IMS, ensuring all operations comply with corporate framework requirements
Delegate responsibility of individual elements to area owners as appropriate
Translate IMS directives into actionable procedures and gap analyses to drive continuous improvement
Environmental
Manage the site's environmental permits and regulatory compliance regarding air emissions, wastewater discharge, stormwater management, etc. Ensure all of the required metrics are being documented and recorded.
Manage hazardous/toxic waste accumulation and disposal
Respond to spills and report as appropriate
Leadership
Foster a proactive, risk-aware Safety First culture that empowers employees at all levels to identify hazards and stop unsafe work
Train, mentor, and coach the site HSE Specialist
Facilitate audits/inspections and draft audit/inspection responses for all HSE related agencies (OSHA, EPA, DEQ, Henrico County, etc.)
Respond to incidents and injuries in a 24/7 operation
Training/inspections
Work with the site Training Coordinator to develop and deliver effective online and face-to-face trainings
Oversee safety equipment inspection program including extinguishers, safety showers/eyewash, First Aid supplies, mobile equipment, ladders, AEDs, etc.
Manages Industrial Hygiene process and assures compliance
Monitor contractor safety performance and assure an effective contractor Safety program is in place
Track, compile, and report HSE KPIs
Supports additional business priorities and team goals as assigned
Salary: $100,000-$130,000
__________________Are you a MATCH?Required
8+ years experience as and HSE professional
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship builder (site employees, external stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and corporate leadership). Find common ground and strengthen partnerships with colleagues in France
Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and experience working with state and local agencies
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree
CSP, CIH, CHMM and/or advanced degree and professional training desired
DOT hazardous waste, IMDG, IATA certification
Experience in Chemical/Pharma manufacturing environment
Experience working in a PSM regulated environment
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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 background. 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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience as an HSE professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong relationship-building skills with employees, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and corporate leadership
- Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
- Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies
- Bachelor's degree
- CSP, CIH, CHMM, advanced degree, or professional training
- DOT hazardous waste, IMDG, or IATA certification
- Experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Experience working in a Process Safety Management regulated environment
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
