Industrial Hygiene Technician

Dow•Texas City, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Hygiene Technician! This position will support the Houston Hub (Deer Park, Lone Star, Bayport, and Texas City sites). In this role, you will share with the Industrial Hygiene (IH) Specialist the responsibility for the implementation of the IH management system (work processes, standards, procedures) in order to meet business objectives and to maintain the license to operate. You will also be responsible for conducting hands-on industrial hygiene assessments and activities.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industrial hygiene associate degree or professional certification.
Industrial Hygiene Tech Experience including but not limited to knowledge of dosimetry, equipment calibration and preparation, monitoring methods, and use of direct reading instruments (PIDs, multi-gas meters, etc.).
Basic analytical chemistry to understand lab reports (flow rates, volume, mass, concentration, and occupational exposure limits).
Experience or willing to learn Industrial Hygiene management software such as Cority, ear-fit, and noise data management.
Basic radiation fundamentals and use of radiation survey equipment.

Responsibilities

Implement detailed, task level, day-to-day Industrial Hygiene programs, utilizing the IH work process, standards, and procedures.
Ensure that the IH and Health aspects of operating discipline are adequate and applied to achieve IH performance goals. In most cases, would perform the role of section owner for the IH sections of operating discipline.
Act as the Plant resource for related IH information on procedures, guidelines and standards.
Serve as plant contact for IH and Health issues.
Coach teams and individuals on IH related tasks and activities.
Assist in developing and achieving area or plant IH goals.
Ensure compliance tasks are completed.
Perform/coordinate certain IH routine and non-routine monitoring (with assistance from the plant aligned H&S tech for scheduling and identifying non-routine), including monitoring strategy, data collection, analyzing and reporting for the Plant
Responsible for managing IH monitoring equipment and returning it in a timely manner.
As required, participate in IH related reviews and projects.
Coordinate the schedules for audits in the IH related areas.
As required, conduct and document investigations of incidents and ensure follow up actions to prevent re-occurrences that are addressed.
Coordinate with Industrial Hygiene Expertise and Health Services to assign medical surveillance requirements to affected employees.

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)