Sherwin-Williams Hiring for EHS Specialist at HARTFORD, Connecticut Full Time

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 show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
 
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This position is responsible for supporting and executing the site’s safety, health, environmental, and property preservation (EHS) systems. The position’s primary role is to support the plant in ensuring that the site’s EHS process meets the objectives of Sherwin-Williams’ Corporate and Divisional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
 
1. Management Leadership
• Maintains EHS written programs as assigned
• Assists in managing site EHS tactical plans per division/region/site guidance.
• Leads by example in complying with site requirements
• Accessible to respond to site emergencies and provide verbal or remote guidance
• Utilizes tools such as CARES and Ecomet to manage site data and identify trends
 
2. Employee Involvement & Engagement
• Supports EHS Committees and participates as assigned
• Maintains tools that promotes employee recognition and reporting of hazards through closure of corrective and preventative actions.
• Promotes a positive work culture by engaging with employees on the floor to learn processes, reward positive behaviors and intervene when employees are putting themselves at risk.
• Be receptive and timely respond to employee concerns as needed.
• Encourage employees to participate in formal behavioral observation or hazard recognition programs.
 
3. Worksite Analysis
• Participates in incident investigations and root cause analysis. Verifies actions are established and entered into CARES for tracking and analysis.
• Coordinates with Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health and assists in execution of finding recommendations resulting from sampling results.
• Coordinates with Occupational Medicine in assisting with site medical surveillance programs such as hearing conservation and respiratory protection.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering to help ensure that routine and required inspections are recorded and are included in computerized maintenance management systems such as eAM.
• Coordinate with Occupational health providers such as Axiom and local clinics to ensure employees obtain needed medical care for occupational injuries. Communicate medical recommendations to site management and enter in CARES.
 
4. Hazard Prevention and Control
• Manages assigned action management tasks (CARES Action Plans) and assists site owners and other subject matter experts in addressing and closing these actions.
• Supports risk assessment process by participating in these events and assist with the creation & closing of the resulting actions.
• Participate in MOC’s and assist change/project managers with their required activities and action plans
• Participate with leadership team in reviewing new processes, equipment and changes to help ensure EHS requirements are met.
• Understand and execute role in site emergency response plan.
 
5. Training
• Supports EHS Training Plan/Calendar and assists site management in executing training to comply with internal and regulatory EHS requirements
• Ensure that necessary and regulatory required EHS topics are covered in New Employee Orientation
• Supports and participates in awareness activities to address identified site, company, and industry trends
• Assist Operations with the development of SOP’s and other procedures.
 
6. Regulatory Compliance
• Assist with maintenance of environmental permits and permit requirements in conjunction with Corp Environmental.
• Participates by owning tasks in CARES Compliance module to ensure assigned regulatory required tasks are current
• Acts as backup site contact for region, division and corporate resources and audits as well as regulatory agencies such as OSHA, EPA, and those at the state/local level.
• Participates in required inspections of waste areas and equipment. Follow up accordingly on identified gaps.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age        
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment visa status
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or four (4) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
• 1 year of previous safety experience or completion of a Sherwin Williams Development Program in an environmental, health and safety function
• Thorough knowledge of the concepts, foundations, principles, and techniques of risk control as applied to the occupational setting
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations or VPP programs
• Degree in Environmental or Health & Safety
• At least three (3) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience
• Basic knowledge of industrial lift operation, respirators, and other major safety standards
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access)
• Safety experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
 
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 identify, 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.