Job Description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role

The ES&S Technician will provide hands-on security role and emergency services activities at the Elizabethtown site. This position also shares with the EH&S Specialist the responsibility for the implementation of the ES&S management system (work processes, standards, procedures) in order to meet business objectives and to maintain the license to operate.

Requires established basic ES&S skills to perform a range of routine work activities using existing standard ES&S procedures. May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for covering the role of a security guard
Monitor security cameras
Monitor gatehouse alarms and respond appropriately
Monitor weather and make severe weather announcements as needed
Notify on-call contacts for incidents and alarms
Maintain gate access system and make badges for employees
Maintain perimeter gates and fence line
Works with all security personnel in the preparation of secure asset plans and the development of operating discipline to execute secure asset tasks.
Verify background check, drug screen, and other access requirements
Receive, orient, indoctrinate, and assist visitors, delivery and pickup drivers
Make and issue permanent badges to employees and nested contractors
Coordinate accountability for evacuations and shelter in place events
Communicate incident notifications as required (phone and email)
Responsible acting as an emergency responder in the event of an incident
Provides coverage as the incident commander across the site
Trained and responsible for confine space rescue and hazmat responses
Adhere to case management practices provided by site nurse
Respond to incidents, determine responses, and notifications (fire, spill, injury, etc.)
Investigate alarms (panic, man down, intruder, fire, smoke, O2 alarms, etc.)
Investigate odor reports and conduct on scene root cause identification
Use Lower explosive limit/Volatile organic compound (LEL/VOC) meter to monitor for leaks and/or exposure concerns
Act as site rep/contact for ES&S equipment contract technicians
Report ES&S equipment failures via work notification system
ES&S inspections (deluge systems, fire apparatus, fire doors, fire extinguishers, monitor nozzles, portable eyebaths, PIV’s, curb valves, and medical equipment
Operates emergency response equipment
Enacts emergency response plans
Executes the applicable scenarios from the emergency response plan or the alternate response plan and use operating discipline to complete the response to the emergency

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Able to work overtime as needed.
Must have a valid, current US Driver’s License
Must be able to rotate shifts between nights and day  
18 years of age or older.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Physical Requirements

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

Lift, push, and pull.

Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
Work in tight and closed in spaces.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a full-face respirator, SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Preferred Qualifications

1 or more years of experience working in a security role. 
Relevant military experience.
Experience as an emergency responder or EMT.
Certified in CPR, First Aid, & AED.
Confine Space Rescue training or certification.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Relocation is not available for this position

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.? You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
?Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.