Houston Hub EH&S Technician

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 - Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Houston Hub EH&S Technician supporting Deer Park Operations. You will share responsibility for the implementation of EH&S management systems for Turnarounds, Production Facilities, or Logistics Operations in order to meet business objectives and to maintain the license to operate. You will provide hands-on environmental, industrial hygiene (IH), and health and safety (H&S) activities for one or more plants. You will require full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. You will act as an informal resource for team members with less experience. You will be accountable in partnership with plant operations to monitor for deficiencies and initiate corrective actions to achieve plant EHS performance and expectations. Responsibilities - Possess working knowledge of all EH&S Work Processes and tools, working knowledge of plant /department operations and processes, and excellent communication skills. Can interpret and apply Dow Safety Standards and Policies Knowledge of all company H&S requirements for areas of responsibility. Demonstrate leadership by participating in identification, resolution, and escalation of EH&S opportunities. Develop and implement H&S management system (work processes, standards, training material and procedures) as appropriate within areas of responsibility. Ensures the H&S aspects of the operating discipline are adequate and applied to achieve performance goals. Implements detailed, task level, day to day Health and Safety programs, utilizing the EH&S work process, standards, and procedures. Maintain existing H&S programs/ initiatives designed to improve performance (LCS, RTO, housekeeping, etc ) Assists in developing and achieving area or plant H&S goals, eliminating injuries, reducing exposures, etc. Active participant on the department EH&S team. Maintain/ update safety indoctrination materials (Power point, guest in house, hardhat stickers, etc) and deliver as necessary. Serves as contact for Environmental, IH, and Health and Safety issues. Coaches' teams and individuals on EH&S related tasks and activities. Assists in developing and achieving Turnaround EH&S goals. Ensures compliance tasks are completed. Performs/coordinates certain Environmental, and IH monitoring, data collection, analyzing and reporting for the Plant. Qualifications - A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to work overtime as needed. 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. Preferred Skills - Previous experience in an operations/manufacturing/or safety role with emphasis on EH&S projects and/or initiatives. Physical Demands - Lift, push, and pulls. 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 respirator, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes. Additional notes- This position does not offer relocation assistance. 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) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. 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