Senior EH&S Technician

Dow; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow in Geelong, Australia, is seeking a Senior EH&S Technician to support the implementation of the EH&S management system and ODMS, ensuring safe plant operations and maintaining the license to operate. The role provides hands-on environmental, industrial hygiene and health and safety activities for Geelong and Altona sites, requiring proficiency across technical, operational, or analytical processes.

You will coach teams, coordinate EH&S tasks, participate in incident investigations, interface

Qualifications

• Hands-on IH and EH&S systems experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret internal/external regs into practical field applications.
• Strong communication across workgroups on site.

Responsibilities

• Implements EH&S programs day-to-day using established work processes.
• Ensures Environmental, IH, and Health & Safety aspects are applied to meet performance goals.
• Acts as section owner for EH&S within the operating discipline.
• Coaches teams on EH&S tasks and activities.
• Participates in incident investigations and regulatory interface.
• Supports development and delivery of EH&S training and management of change.

Skills

IH & EHS systems

Regulatory interpretation

Effective communication

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma/Certificate in EH&S

Tools

Sound level meter

Dosimeter

Anemometer

PID detectors

Job description

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 this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior EH&S Technician located in Geelong Site, Australia. This role shares responsibility for the implementation of the Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) management system and Operating Discipline Management Systems (ODMS), in order to meet business objectives for safe plant operations and to maintain the license to operate. Provides hands-on environmental, industrial hygiene (IH), and health and safety (H&S) activities for Geelong and Altona sites. Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Implements detailed, task level, day to day EH&S programs, utilizing the EH&S work process, standards and procedures.
• Ensures that the Environmental, IH, and Health and Safety aspects of operating discipline are adequate and applied to achieve EH&S performance goals.
• In most cases, would perform the role of section owner for the EH&S sections of operating discipline.
• Acts as the Plant resource for related EH&S information on procedures, guidelines and standards.
• Serves as plant contact for Environmental, IH, and Health and Safety issues.
• Coaches teams and individuals on EH&S related tasks and activities.
• Assists in developing and achieving site EH&S goals.
• Ensures compliance tasks are completed.
• Performs/coordinates certain Environmental, and IH monitoring, data collection, analysing and reporting for the Plant.
• Facilitates/participates in EH&S incident investigations.
• Interfaces with regulatory authorities for inspections, inquiries, audits and permit.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• Provides EH&S training development and delivery, EH&S management of change review, and delivery of EH&S programs.
• Leads overall ODMS "maintain" efforts for the business in the department.
• Coordinates and works with other ODMS support and implementation roles to "implement" and "maintain" the ODMS.
• Acts as the organization subject matter expert for the overall management system.
• Supports all element owners in the department.
• Drives the Plan DO Check Act cycle of continuous improvement.

Desired skills and experience

Hands-on experience in IH and EH&S systems in manufacturing setting. Ability to interpret internal and external regulations/standards into practical applications in the field. Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively with different workgroups on site. Proactive problem solving Detail-oriented Technologically savvy and strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Desirable – ability to use IH equipment: sound level meter, dosimeter, anemometer, photoionization detectors (PID) and detector tubes. Experience Completion of Tertiary qualification (including Diploma/Certificate) in EH&S, manufacturing or other related experience preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience in safety role within manufacturing setting required.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• 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)

About Dow

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. As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.