ES&S Technician

Dow•Carrollton, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring an Emergency Services and Security (ES&S) Technician in Carrollton, Kentucky, to provide emergency response and security services at the site. The role protects company assets and supports site safety by responding to fires, spills, hazardous-material incidents, medical emergencies, confined-space and elevated rescues, and security incidents. It also involves preparing emergency response equipment and systems, communicating internally and externally—including activating community notification systems—and investigating and documenting emergencies and security incidents. The technician must be able to work calmly and make effective decisions under stress, troubleshoot problems, communicate with a diverse site population, and work independently with minimal supervision as part of an empowered team. Applicants must be medically approved to respond to emergencies and able to meet the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires a 12-hour rotating shift and overtime as needed. Dow does not offer relocation assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have or be willing to earn EMT-Basic or EMR certifications.
At least two years of experience in industrial emergency response and/or medical services.
Computer proficiency, including the ability to review and modify documents and policies/procedures.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.
Willingness and ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
Must be medically approved to respond to emergencies.
Able to lift, push, and pull up to 55 pounds; frequently bend, reach, and lift; stand 50% of the time; walk for extended periods; work at heights and climb stairs and ladders; work in tight, enclosed spaces; wear required PPE, including a respirator and SCBA; and work amid intense or continuous noise and hazardous materials.
Strong judgment and ability to think clearly and calmly under stress.
Strong interpersonal, facilitative, organizational, troubleshooting, written and verbal communication, reading comprehension, listening, multitasking, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize, demonstrate leadership through influence, maintain a strong work ethic, and focus on safety.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or a related field, and/or at least three years of relevant military experience.
Participation in an Emergency Response Team.
At least three years of dispatch experience.
Three to five years of experience in a high-stress environment.
Previous law enforcement, military, environmental, or safety background.
At least two years of experience in process operations.
Volunteer or career firefighting experience.
Confined-space rescue experience.
HazMat Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Protect company assets by responding to fires, spills, hazardous-material incidents, medical emergencies, confined-space and elevated rescues, and security incidents.
Prepare key emergency response equipment and systems.
Communicate internally and externally, including activating community notification systems.
Provide effective security services for the site.
Investigate and document emergencies and security incidents.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems within the ES&S area of responsibility.
Interact effectively with diverse individuals and multiple functions to achieve goals.
Work independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment.
Adhere to safety standards, including the smoke-free and drug-free workplace policy.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program, potentially including company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, where available.
U.S. Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program.
Medical and life insurance packages with coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain countries or locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based flexibility intended to support productivity and personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, where available.
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.