Remediation Manager

Dow Chemical•Houston, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Environmental Remediation team manages soil, sediment, and groundwater contamination using innovative approaches, including nature-based solutions, to prevent adverse effects on human health and the environment and to encourage the beneficial re-use of impacted land. The team is looking for a Remediation Manager who primarily supports remediation projects along with operations, maintenance, and monitoring of existing remedies. This role will lead a portfolio of remediation opportunities to effectively manage historical groundwater and soil liabilities to meet regulatory and permit requirements. The manager will provide leadership to consulting project teams and partner with multiple stakeholders and functions within Dow. They will identify opportunities to redirect or enhance technical/management strategies for individual opportunities to accelerate advancement towards closure while also finding ways to reduce both annual and life-cycle costs. An advanced background in remediation, an understanding of regulatory interpretation, and advocacy with regulatory agencies/industry groups are required for this role.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Geology, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
10+ years’ experience in Remediation Management, Environmental Project Management or related relevant experience.
7+ years of Project Management experience.
Must be fluent in English.
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

Proficiency in remediation, soil and groundwater technologies.
Prior experience with SAP and ENFOS.

Responsibilities

Reduce liabilities, close sites, and participate as a peer in, and facilitate strategic reviews.
Manage budget & accruals for environmental liabilities.
Acts as lead for communication with regulatory agencies and participate in regulatory advocacy, maintaining good relations with relevant regulatory authorities.
Participate in regulatory advocacy.
Provide informal guidance to junior staff.
Participate on internal Issues Management Teams.
Solve complex problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions and exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and communicate resolution with stakeholders.
Work with Mergers & Acquisitions on property acquisitions and divestitures.
Demonstrate passion, priority, and commitment to safety through personal behavior, and ensure EH&S programs are in place to achieve EH&S goals.

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).
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)