Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Sherwin-Williams; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Richmond, KY. The role involves developing EHS programs, ensuring compliance with laws, and promoting a positive safety culture. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join us to inspire and improve the world through our commitment to safety and employee well-being.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legal authorization to work in the country without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs to reduce occupational injuries.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws.
• Lead all site EHS training initiatives.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Safety Management

Education

Associate’s degree in EHS

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or Business

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Richmond, KY, United States

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs, activities, and control measures at the site. It involves coordinating efforts with various compliance programs to ensure the protection of personnel and physical assets, and ensuring compliance with all applicable occupational health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.

The role offers health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off such as personal leave, parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

This position requires interaction with employees and access to confidential information, necessitating a criminal history review to safeguard the company's operations and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses.
• Integrate risk and loss controls into daily operations.
• Support employee-led safety committees.
• Maintain incident management and safety observation systems.
• Analyze incident data and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws.
• Lead all site EHS training initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture through proactive engagement with employees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legal authorization to work in the country without sponsorship.
• Associate’s degree or two years of relevant work experience in EHS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal training or at least one year of experience applying continuous improvement tools like Six Sigma, Lean, etc.
• Experience working in manufacturing or distribution settings.
• Experience managing industrial safety standards, including respirator and lifting safety.
• Experience in EHS or completion of a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in EHS.
• Experience using safety management systems and conducting training.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in EHS, Engineering, or Business.

About Us

Sherwin-Williams aims to inspire and improve the world through its paints and coatings, fostering a culture of growth, stability, and opportunity. We support our employees with benefits that promote health, career development, and community connection.

Our benefits include retirement plans, healthcare, wellness programs, and more, detailed at myswbenefits.com.

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with adjustments for location and other factors. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and consider applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable laws.