EHS Specialist

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Environmental, Health, and Safety management system across assigned PCG locations. This role partners closely with site leadership, operations, engineering, and corporate EHS to ensure compliance with applicable company standards and regulatory requirements while actively driving a proactive, prevention‑focused safety culture. The EHS Specialist provides hands‑on operational support, conducts field assessments, supports incident management, and leads site‑level and group‑level EHS improvement initiatives. Additional Information: This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113 and will have at least 20% travel. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
Must have one (1) year of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing, chemical processing, coatings, distribution, or similar industrial environments.
Must have one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams and/or Outlook.
Must have the ability to travel to company locations as required.

Nice To Haves

Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science.
Have experience with EHS management systems, incident investigation, and EHS software platforms preferred.
Have working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and applicable state and local EHS regulations.
Have the ability to recognize hazards or trends from personal observations or from discussion with plant employees and communicate or take personal initiative to address.

Responsibilities

Implement and sustain the PCG EHS Management System across assigned locations, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement objectives.
Actively promote a strong, positive safety culture through visible field presence, professional interactions, coaching, and consistent reinforcement of safe work practices.
Support onboarding, coaching, and ongoing development of Facility Managers and site leadership on EHS system requirements, roles, and accountabilities.
Coordinate, coach, and support site Safety Champions, including defining expectations, tracking engagement, and ensuring follow‑through on assigned actions.
Conduct and document job safety analyses and task‑based risk assessments for routine and non‑routine activities and ensure identified controls are implemented and verified.
Plan, facilitate, and document monthly EHS calls or meetings, including preparation of agendas, review of performance metrics, discussion of incidents, and tracking of action items.
Track, analyze, and document monthly EHS performance metrics within the designated EHS software system, ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and trend analysis.
Monitor and support compliance with all applicable company EHS policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, escalating gaps and risks as appropriate.
Integrate EHS risk identification and loss control principles into daily operations by working directly with operations, maintenance, logistics, and management personnel.
Lead or support the recording, investigation, and analysis of EHS incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, including root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions with an emphasis on proactive risk reduction.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend engineering, administrative, and work‑practice controls to eliminate or reduce health, safety, and environmental risks.
Interpret and support implementation of applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations and standards relevant to company operations, including occupational safety, environmental compliance, and fire protection requirements.
Coordinate and support site‑level safety, occupational health, and fire protection improvement projects, including planning, execution, and verification of effectiveness.
Deliver and document employee training for required EHS programs, including new‑hire orientation, refresher training, and task‑specific instruction.
Maintain incident management, corrective action tracking, and recordkeeping processes within the EHS management system.
Support sites during regulatory inspections or agency interactions, including preparation of documentation, participation during inspections, and coordination of follow‑up actions.
Provide technical and practical leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, programs, procedures, and best practices.
Plan and implement training and awareness programs for site managers and employees to ensure understanding of EHS responsibilities and compliance obligations.
Support programs related to employee safety records, driver safety, workers’ compensation, and special environmental or sustainability initiatives as assigned.
Develop and support initiatives aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of occupational injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, and property losses.
Conduct regular site visits to assigned locations to observe operations, coach managers and employees, and assess EHS performance and compliance.
Identify gaps against company standards and regulatory requirements, and clearly document findings, risks, and recommended actions.
Manage site safety observations, audit findings, and corrective actions within the EHS software system, including tracking to closure and verifying effectiveness.
Provide EHS support for PCG projects such as facility relocations, expansions, decommissioning activities, and significant process or layout changes.
Lead or participate in PCG‑wide EHS continuous improvement initiatives, such as global compliance programs, forklift and powered industrial truck safety, sustainability efforts, and other strategic EHS projects.