Senior Environmental Project Manager Global Compliance - Military veterans preferred

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Subject matter expert with responsibility for oversight and management of the following global environmental program(s): Global Compliance Assurance for Environmental Affairs. The position is accountable to provide guidance and other assistance to Corporate staff, Divisional staff and customers in the areas of air, water, soil protection; solid and hazardous waste management; and sustainability to help ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulation and to protect human health, the environment, and communities around Sherwin-Williams sites. This position is responsible for the management of projects of Corporate and Divisional concern in the areas of air, water, solid & hazardous waste and sustainability.

Responsibilities include monitoring proposed and final laws and regulations that have an impact on the program(s). When appropriate, participate in industry groups to positively influence rule development. Interpret regulations and their impact on SW operations and develop communications and training to help operating divisions comply with the new rules.

Manage relationship with 3^rd party contractors that support the program(s). If applicable, obtain competitive proposals, maintain services agreements and oversee contractor(s) activities as required.

(1) Environmental Protection & Compliance:

• Position is a resource on existing environmental laws and regulations, and responsible to develop assessments on the impact of pending or newly enacted environmental legislation and regulations on the Corporation and provide guidance to affected operations on how to comply.
• Support global environmental compliance and to specifically assigned manufacturing sites, blending facilities, stores, distribution facilities, and research laboratories.
• Assist sites in preparating environmental impact assessments (EIA), permit applications for various environmental requirements (e.g., air and wastewater).
• Collect and maintain various environmental database(s) information to assist with environmental compliance at various facilites.
• Follow-up on environmental government inspections and audit findings to insure issues are corrected or addresses in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate guidance in response to environmental emergencies and outside customer inquiries.

(2) Project Management:

• Maintain/manage Department electronic databases, programs, and hard copies of project files as required.
• Coordinate short-term projects (e.g., emergency response, EHS management system implementations, etc.) under close management supervision.
• Coordinate internal environmental projects and assist peers with their external contractor projects, as required.

(3) Environmental Programs:

• Subject matter expert in air emission management, air permitting, emission control and compliance.
• Ensure sites implement and maintain key Corporate environmental programs such as air emissions, waste tracking, hazardous waste facility auditing and sustainability.
• Develop, review, revise, and maintain S-W environmental standards to deliver world class environmental performance and compliance.

(4) Environmental Guidance & Training:

• Perform environmental audits at S-W manufacturing sites, distribution facilities, blending facilities, store locations, and off-site waste management facilities utilized by the Company – as needed.
• Assist in developing or improving training on various environmental topics (e.g., hazardous waste, new regulations, etc.) and conduct such training at Company locations.
• Review pending and existing laws and regulations concerned with air quality, water quality, and waste management.

“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.”

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited four-year college or university in science, engineering, or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Engineering, Math or EHS related degree

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 10+ years general environmental experience
• 7+ years in the paint, chemical, pharmaceutical, general manufacturing, or equivalent industry

Preferred:

• Certified Hazardous Material Manager
• Experience in paint and coatings or chemicals industry

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Use of common software tools
• Public speaking

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 20%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.? All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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