Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Sherwin-Williams • Garland, TX

3d • $74,934 - $94,520

About The Position

This position supports and maintains the site’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs, activities, and control measures, coordinating them with compliance programs to protect personnel and physical assets. It helps ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements under federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The role includes 10% travel and a Monday–Friday schedule, with the ability to support a 24/7 facility. The position may involve access to confidential and proprietary information; the company states that a criminal history review is necessary to protect its business, personnel, and relationships.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Have an associate’s degree or higher, or two years of work experience in environmental, health, and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in or at least one year of experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, or Transactional Lean.
• At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility.
• Prior experience managing industrial safety standards, including respirator and lifting safety.
• At least one year of experience in environmental, health, and safety, or completion of a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an EHS function.
• Prior experience using a safety management system.
• Prior experience conducting training or developing training materials.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate programs and processes with site management to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses.
• Integrate risk and loss controls into daily operations.
• Support employee-led safety committees.
• Maintain incident management systems and processes, including change procedures, documentation, safety observations, and hazard tracking.
• Record and analyze incident records and recommend corrective actions, emphasizing proactive intervention.
• Support practical compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead site EHS training.
• Promote a positive safety culture through proactive, professional employee interactions and a strong shop-floor presence.

Benefits

• The company describes a range of benefits covering retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; eligibility and offerings are available through its benefits site.
• The company highlights opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow professionally.
• The company describes an inclusive team and commitment to its communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree