RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a remote position
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Corporate Process Safety Manager to support the
Global Director of Process Safety and help lead the implementation of process
safety strategies across global operations. This role will strengthen our
Process Safety Management System by advancing best practices, reducing risk,
ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, strong technical expertise, and
collaborative leadership to enhance global safety performance and align
initiatives with corporate goals. As a trusted partner to site leadership, this
role promotes a proactive safety culture and consistent application of process
safety standards across all regions.
The position carries corporate responsibility for ensuring effective deployment
of process safety technologies, management systems, and hazard‑assessment tools
at all supported sites, working closely with Site and Plant Leadership, Regional
EH&S Directors, Operations teams, and global functions such as Process
Engineering, Process Automation, and Design & Construction.
(1) Develop, implement, and sustain the Company’s Corporate Process Safety
programs:
Support global implementation: Develop and maintain process safety management
standards, systems, and compliance assurance processes to drive operational
excellence and long-term sustainability.
Design and execute risk-reduction initiatives: Target processes, equipment,
and systems to prevent injuries, illnesses, exposures, and property loss.
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Engineering, Risk Management,
Operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of the
safety strategy.
Provide technical expertise: Offer consultation on specialized process and
chemical engineering initiatives, including:
Resin manufacturing processes
Electrostatic hazard analysis and control
Relief and emergency vent sizing calculations
Evaluation of pressure and atmospheric vessels (e.g., resin or pressure
vessels)
Dust collection system design and optimization
Inerting strategies, analysis, and control system design and review
Safe design practices for fumed silica, organic peroxide and nitrocellulose
processing
Process piping, pumping, and material transfer safety
Assessment of thermal/catalytic oxidizers and wheel incinerator systems
1. Stay current on regulations: Maintain comprehensive knowledge of existing
and emerging federal, state, and local process safety regulations. Recommend
updates to company programs and processes to ensure compliance and
operational excellence.
2. Drive audit and PHA closure: Provide hands-on support to operational sites
in addressing audit and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) findings. Develop and
implement solutions for EHS risk and compliance gaps, partnering with Global
Supply Chain Engineering to create site-specific engineering documents,
including bid packages and specifications.
3. Lead process safety initiatives: Support projects involving process safety
information, electrical classification documentation, SOP development, and
Management of Change (MOC) requests—particularly where expertise beyond the
facility level is required.
4. Build organizational capability: Coach and mentor site EHS professionals and
engineers to strengthen competence in process safety. Serve as a facilitator
for engineering solutions and health and safety risk reduction strategies.
(2) Risk Analysis, Prevention & Investigations:
1. Lead process safety audits: Conduct audits, report findings, recommend
corrective actions, and directly support risk reduction efforts.
2. Facilitate hazard analyses: Lead team-based Process Hazard Analyses
(HAZOPs, What-If Analyses) and high-hazard project reviews; prepare
findings and recommendation reports.
3. Support advanced studies: Assist sites with Facility Siting studies and
consequence analyses.
4. Mentor and assure quality: Coach PHA facilitators and perform quality
assurance reviews of PHAs.
5. Interpret mechanical integrity data: Assist sites in evaluating test
results for equipment and piping integrity.
6. Investigate incidents: Participate/Lead in process-related incident and
accident investigations as needed.
7. Exercise stop-work authority: Cease operations in the event of imminent
danger to personnel or facilities.
8. Engage external expertise: Identify and recommend qualified safety
engineering consulting firms for local PSM compliance support when
necessary.
9. Build organizational capability: Strengthen site competency in PSM through
training, facilitation, and program implementation during all visits and
activities.
10. Serve as subject matter expert: Act as the regional/divisional authority on
Process Safety Management.
(3) Training & Support:
1. Lead global standards and training: Drive the development of Global EHS
standards, deliver training programs, and provide audit support to ensure
compliance and best practices.
2. Review capital projects: Conduct EHS capital project reviews for guideline
approval and risk mitigation.
3. Deliver specialized training: Lead or support targeted training for business
segment leaders and employees responsible for process safety management.
4. Develop site competence: Build capability among site EHS and engineering
leaders to facilitate Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs) and Process Safety
Audits.
5. Support regional sites: Assist multiple sites in developing and executing
PSM self-assessments and annual action plans.
6. Approve safety system impairments: Review and authorize safety system
impairment requests to maintain operational integrity.
7. Ensure reactive chemical safety: Verify that each supported site maintains
an effective Reactive Chemicals program.
(4) Compliance & Legal:
1. Represent the company externally: Serve as a company representative during
regulatory inspections, inquiries, and due diligence processes related to
Process Safety and Chemical Security.
2. Ensure regulatory compliance: Assess and verify compliance with OSHA, EPA,
and country-specific process safety management regulations.
3. Support certification efforts: Assist operations in preparing for process
safety-related certifications, including VPP (Voluntary Protection Program).
4. Maintain professional expertise: Stay current with industry regulations and
best practices through ongoing professional development and maintain
relevant certifications.
This is a remote position
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the
terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
“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.”
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and
vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage,
security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include
a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental
leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or engineering discipline.
12+ years of experience in PSM-regulated facilities or within the chemical or
coatings industry.
Strong expertise in batch processing, chemical process safety, process hazard
analysis methods (e.g., What-If, HAZOP, Checklist), environmental capture and
control systems, accident/incident investigation, PSM/RMP auditing, and EHS
Management Systems.
Proven experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses using HAZOP or
equivalent methodologies.
Demonstrated success in implementing risk reduction strategies through design
and engineering controls.
Comprehensive knowledge of general safety engineering principles.
Ability to engage senior leadership and influence decision-making at all
organizational levels.
Capacity to manage high-stress situations, including investigations of
serious incidents (injury, fatality), fires, explosions, and regulatory
inquiries.
Working knowledge of RAGAGEP standards, including NFPA, ASME, API, ANSI, and
IEC 61511.
Process Hazard Analysis Facilitator
Process Safety Management Auditor
Must be at least 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.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
Master’s degree in a physical science or engineering discipline (preferred).
Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (P.E.), Certified
Safety Professional (CSP), Six Sigma, or expertise in Human Factors
Engineering (preferred).
15+ years of experience in PSM-regulated facilities or within the chemical or
coatings industry.
International experience with global process safety standards, safety
engineering practices, and hazard management.
Proficiency in advanced risk assessment methods, including conducting Layers
of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE
LOCATION)
30%
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