Industrial Hygiene/CIH Specialist

Dow•Hahnville, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Industrial Hygiene/CIH Specialist located in Hahnville, LA. As part of a highly functional and inclusive team, this person provides on-site expertise and consultation to ensure efficient and cost-effective Industrial Hygiene programs in the facilities located at Dow’s St Charles Operations (SCO). SCO consists of 10 highly integrated production facilities, handling OSHA regulated chemical agents and managing Priority 1 IH risks. This person works directly with the site-leveraged IH roles, facility and functional health-safety delivery and in-plant operations roles for the timely response and continuous interaction needed to maintain strong IH performance within a highly integrated, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 6 years of experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment. Operations experience preferred.
CIH certification or completion of the education requirements for CIH certification with intention to become certified after gaining the necessary experience and passing the CIH exam /Complete 180 academic contact hours (or 240 continuing education hours) in industrial hygiene. CIH Public Home - Board for Global EHS Credentialing
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
Current, valid US driver's license.
This position is a critical-to-operations role which requires an on-site presence during normal working hours, occasional on-site presence outside of normal work schedule, and on-call support for the site Emergency Operations Center.
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.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes. Wear and use respirators. Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. Work in tight or closed-in spaces. Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total maximum weight capacity of 300lbs. Stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for complex chemical and physical agents
Provide deeper evaluation and documentation for high‑hazard work such as Confined Space Entry.
Develop, strengthen and execute monitoring strategies for regulated agents and high‑risk operations.
Guide program enhancements, trend analysis, and long‑term IH strategy.
Interpret and implement global IH programs, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Advise on IH issues for manufacturing technologies and business areas.
Participate in audits and gap closure planning.
Mentor the Health-Safety technicians in all areas of Industrial Hygiene. Nurture their knowledge and awareness of, and respect for, the Industrial Hygiene impacts of daily work.
Support the site Emergency Operations Center, including on-call availability and development of the EOC Safety Officer role.
Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for St Charles Operations.

Benefits

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, financial, and social 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.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
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.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
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.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)