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Associate ES&S Technician

The Dow Chemical Company

Raleigh, Elizabethtown (NC, KY)

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Emergency Services & Security Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security at the Elizabethtown site. This hands-on position involves monitoring security systems, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with a dedicated team to implement safety protocols. With a commitment to sustainability and community well-being, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in emergency management and security. If you are passionate about safety and ready to take on a challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive retirement program

Robust medical and life insurance packages

Paid time off for new parents

Wellbeing Portal for employees

Employee discounts for online shopping

On-site fitness facilities

Transportation allowance

Meal subsidies/vouchers

Qualifications

Basic ES&S skills to perform routine work activities.
Ability to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Monitor security cameras and respond to alarms.
Act as an emergency responder during incidents.
Coordinate evacuations and shelter in place events.

Skills

Emergency Management

First Aid Training

Building Security

Emergency Procedures

Competency in Computers and Computer Applications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Fire Science or related field

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Primary Location:Elizabethtown (KY, USA),Kentucky,United States of America

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 has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Emergency Services & Security (ES&S) Technician located in Elizabethtown, KY.

About you and this role - What you will do in this role

As an Associate ES&S Technician, you will perform in a hands-on security role and provide emergency service activities to the Elizabethtown site. This position also shares with the EH&S Specialist the responsibility for the implementation of the ES&S management system (work processes, standards, procedures) in order to meet business objectives and to maintain the license to operate.

This role requires established basic ES&S skills to perform a range of routine work activities using existing standard ES&S procedures. You may also act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

Responsible for covering the role of a security guard.
Monitor security cameras.
Monitor gatehouse alarms and respond appropriately.
Monitor weather and make severe weather announcements as needed.
Notify on-call contacts for incidents and alarms.
Maintain gate access system and make badges for employees.
Maintain perimeter gates and fence line.
Works with all security personnel in the preparation of secure asset plans and the development of operating discipline to execute secure asset tasks.
Verify background check, drug screen, and other access requirements.
Receive, orient, indoctrinate, and assist visitors, delivery and pickup drivers.
Make and issue permanent badges to employees and nested contractors.
Coordinate accountability for evacuations and shelter in place events.
Communicate incident notifications as required (phone and email).
Responsible acting as an emergency responder in the event of an incident.
Provide coverage as the incident commander across the site.
Train and be responsible for confined space rescue and hazmat response.
Adhere to case management practices provided by site nurse.
Respond to incidents, determine responses, and notifications (fire, spill, injury, etc.).
Investigate odor reports and conduct on scene root cause identification.
Use Lower explosive limit/Volatile organic compound (LEL/VOC) meter to monitor for leaks and/or exposure concerns.
Act as site rep/contact for ES&S equipment contract technicians.
Report ES&S equipment failures via work notification system.
ES&S inspections (sprinkler systems, fire doors, fire extinguishers, monitor nozzles, portable eyebaths, PIV’s, curb valves, and medical equipment, etc.
Execute the applicable scenarios from the emergency response plan or the alternate response plan and use operating discipline to complete the response to the emergency.
Coordinate and or participate in Emergency Response drills and exercises on site.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have a valid, current US Driver’s License.
Must be able to rotate shifts between nights and days as well as ability to work overtime as needed.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
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.

Preferred Qualifications - An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential

An Associate's degree or higher in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or other related fields and/or3+ years of relevant military experience.
1 or more years of experience working in a security role.
Experience as an emergency responder such as a volunteer firefighter or EMT.
Certified in CPR, First Aid, & AED.
Confined Space Rescue training or certification.

Physical Requirements
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
Work in tight and closed in spaces.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a full-face respirator, SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Skills - Specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively in this role (must haves)

Emergency Management: The ability to coordinate resources and responsibilities during all phases of an emergency, from preparedness to recovery, ensuring effective response and minimizing impact.
First Aid Training: Proficiency in administering basic medical care during emergencies, including CPR, AED use, and other first aid techniques to stabilize and treat individuals until professional medical help arrives.
Building Security: Skills in monitoring and maintaining the security of a facility, including managing access control systems, conducting security checks, and responding to security breaches.
Emergency Procedures: Knowledge of and ability to implement detailed plans and protocols for responding to various emergency scenarios, ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Competency in Computers and Computer Applications: Proficiency in using computer systems and software applications to perform tasks such as data entry, monitoring security systems, and managing emergency response plan.

Additional Notes

Relocation is not available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

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)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 opens in a new tab .

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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 opens in a new tab .

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.