Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Description

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at www.myswbenefits.com. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

This position is accountable for supporting and maintaining the safety & health programs and control measures for the site, as well as coordinating these efforts with various environmental compliance programs, to protect all personnel and physical assets.

What you will do:

• Maintain OHSA VPP and ISO 9000 accreditation
• Obtain safely designed and engineered facility processes, installations, and structures through detailed reviews of new and existing projects
• Promote safe actions among all business associates within the Organization by maintaining a strong shop-floor presence
• Maintain incident management systems and processes
• Coordinate location safety, occupational health, and fire protection improvement projects as directed by EHS Manager
• Maintain site management of change procedures and documentation
• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees
• Coordinate and support the Central Safety Committee and associated ad hoc teams
• Lead integrated risk/loss controls into daily operations with the organization
• Obtain compliance with Company and regulatory safety standards
• Conduct and document employees training in all EH&S programs required by the site
• Record & analyze accident and incident records and make recommendations regarding corrective actions, emphasizing pro-active intervention
• Identify, interpret, and implement federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations and/or standards that pertain to the organization's operations
• Identify, evaluate, and develop appropriate solutions to control or eliminate risk exposures
• Support in on-the-job training, planning, delivery, and validation
• Manage site safety Observation and hazard tracking Systems
• Participate in appropriate on-the-job Safety activities for professional development
• Maintain site management involvement in safety program planning, organization, and implementation
• Develop and initiate programs and processes to reduce frequency and severity of occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or four (4) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment work visa status
• Eighteen (18) years of age
• One (1) year of previous safety experience or completion of a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an environmental, health and safety function

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations or VPP programs
• Basic knowledge of industrial lift operations, respirators, and other major safety standards
• Safety experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.