Senior Environmental Specialist

Dow•Freeport, TX

3d•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. 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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. About you and this role: Dow has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Environmental Specialist. This role can be located in Freeport (TX). As the Senior Environmental Specialist, you will share responsibility with the EH&S Delivery Leader to implement, coordinate, and maintain a proactive plant /department specific Environmental management system in order to meet business objectives and maintain the license to operate. You will increase individual awareness and accountability for environmental requirements, by providing a Plant Subject Matter Resource to coach plant personnel on environmental responsibilities, goals and the effective application of Environmental Work Processes. This position is to support the Plastics Business at Freeport.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking
A minimum of 3 years in EH&S, manufacturing or related experience
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.
Must be willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a respirator.
Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Frequent/occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50 lbs.
Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
Stand 50% of the time.
Walk for extended periods of time.
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Work in an area with hazardous materials.
Microsoft Skill: Being proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
Influential Leadership: Demonstrating competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness
Worker Safety: Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and, complying with environmental, health and safety standards
Collaboration: Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.
Ability to perform the RCI team leader /member roles
Regulatory Compliance: Ability to navigate and interpret regulatory Compliance and perform the Auditor role

Responsibilities

Implement global EH&S management systems (work processes, standard, procedures).
Ensures that the environmental aspects of Operating Discipline are adequate and applied to achieve environmental performance goals.
Works closely with facilities to implement needed Operating Discipline to ensure on-going sustainable compliance with existing and new permit and regulatory requirements.
Acts as the focal point for a business/plant for Environmental issues.
Participate in and provide data for Environmental audits, internal and external.
Coordinate and optimize Environmental programs for across the site or within specific facilities and businesses.
Conducts and documents investigations of environmental incidents and ensures follow-up actions to prevent recurrences that are addressed.
Performs Requirements Management Work Process (RMWP) roles as needed for site-specific issues.
Collects, inputs and calculates Environmental reporting information.
Prepares periodic Environmental reports (MACT, Title V).
Works with the Environmental Expertise Groups to obtain clear interpretations of site-specific regulatory process, regulations, laws and associated procedures.
Ensures Environmental Compliance tasks are completed.
Provides data and other information to air permit writers to prepare Permit by Rules or Permit Amendment applications for emission or operational changes.
Conducts or is at least involved with environmental self-assessments/audit privileges.

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.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
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)