Process Safety Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $119,013.00 - $177,606.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Disability Coverage
retirement plans
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Sherwin-Williams is a globally recognized leader in the paint and coatings industry, dedicated to inspiring and improving the world by coloring and protecting what matters. The company’s diverse portfolio includes innovative paints, coatings, and solutions designed to make spaces brighter, stronger, and more impactful. Since its establishment, Sherwin-Williams has built a reputation for stability, growth, and an ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence. The company invests deeply in its employees by providing rewards, benefits, and flexibility that enhance health, well-being, career development, and community connection. This approach empowers Sherwin-Williams' workforce to achieve great results and fosters a culture of inclusivity and shared success.

Sherwin-Williams is currently hiring a Corporate Process Safety Manager to join their global team. This remote role involves working closely with the Global Director of Process Safety to lead process safety strategy implementation across international operations. The position is responsible for strengthening the Process Safety Management (PSM) System by advancing best practices, reducing operational risks, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement throughout Sherwin-Williams’ facilities worldwide. This role is vital in promoting a safety culture that aligns with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.

As a Corporate Process Safety Manager, you will play a critical role as a trusted partner to site leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, risk management, and environmental health & safety teams. Your expertise will support the deployment of process safety technologies, hazard-assessment tools, and management systems at sites globally. This position demands a strategic vision combined with strong technical knowledge to consult on specialized chemical processes such as resin manufacturing, electrostatic hazard control, emergency vent sizing, dust collection, inerting strategies, and safe processing of reactive materials like fumed silica and organic peroxides.

In addition to developing and sustaining global process safety programs, you will lead risk reduction initiatives targeting injury prevention, exposure control, and property protection. You will provide guidance on advanced process hazard analysis techniques like HAZOP, What-If analysis, and facilitate PHA closure and audit activities. Your role also involves coaching and mentoring EHS professionals, managing high-stress situations including serious incident investigations, and ensuring adherence to regulations from agencies such as OSHA and EPA as well as international compliance standards.

Sherwin-Williams offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and generous paid time off including parental and medical leave. The company fosters continuous professional development, encourages active participation in certifications, and supports a work environment where safety and well-being are paramount. This position also provides eligibility for performance-based bonuses and offers an opportunity for significant impact on global process safety initiatives within a respected and stable organization.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering discipline
  • 12+ years of experience in PSM-regulated facilities or chemical/coatings industry
  • Strong expertise in batch processing, chemical process safety, process hazard analysis methods, environmental capture/control systems, accident investigation, PSM/RMP auditing, and EHS management systems
  • Proven experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses
  • Demonstrated success in risk reduction through design and engineering controls
  • Comprehensive knowledge of general safety engineering principles
  • Ability to engage senior leadership and influence decision-making
  • Capacity to manage high-stress situations including investigations of serious incidents, fires, explosions, and regulatory inquiries
  • Working knowledge of RAGAGEP standards including NFPA, ASME, API, ANSI, and IEC 61511
  • Process Hazard Analysis Facilitator certified
  • Process Safety Management Auditor certified
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship
  • Preferred bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Preferred master's degree in physical science or engineering
  • Preferred certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Six Sigma, or Human Factors Engineering expertise
  • Preferred 15+ years of experience in PSM-regulated or chemical/coatings industry
  • Preferred international experience with global process safety standards
  • Preferred proficiency in advanced risk assessment methods including LOPA
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering discipline
  • Extensive experience in PSM-regulated facilities or chemical/coatings industry
  • Strong expertise in batch processing and process hazard analysis methods
  • Proven facilitation of Process Hazard Analyses using HAZOP or equivalent methods
  • Demonstrated success in implementing risk reduction through design controls
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety engineering principles
  • Ability to engage and influence senior leadership
  • Capacity to manage high-stress incident investigations
  • Working knowledge of RAGAGEP standards including NFPA, ASME, API, ANSI, IEC 61511
  • Process Hazard Analysis facilitator certification
  • Process Safety Management Auditor certification
  • Legal authorization to work without sponsorship

Job Duties

  • Develop, implement, and sustain corporate process safety programs
  • Support global implementation of process safety standards and compliance assurance
  • Design and execute risk-reduction initiatives targeting processes and equipment
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and risk management
  • Provide technical expertise on process safety and chemical engineering initiatives
  • Drive audit and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) closure efforts
  • Lead process safety audits, hazard analyses, and investigation activities

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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