Industrial Hygiene Technician

Dow Chemical; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow in Freeport, Texas is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Technician to support the IH management system and provide hands-on IH activities for the plant. The role collaborates with IH Specialists and Managers to meet business objectives, perform risk assessments for chemicals, noise, ergonomics, and radiation, and ensure compliance with safety standards across operations.

The position requires strong teamwork, communication, and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe working environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. work authorization required for this U.S. based position.

Responsibilities

• Implements IH programs at day-to-day level using established processes.
• Serves as Plant IH resource for procedures and standards.
• Performs employee exposure risk assessments (chemicals, noise, ergonomics, radiation).
• Coordinates IH monitoring and data reporting for the Plant.
• Collaborates with IH Specialists/Managers to meet business objectives.

Skills

Self-starter

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role, youre in the right place.

We are looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician in Freeport, Texas.

About you and this role:

Shares with the IH Specialist and IH Manager 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. Provides hands‑on Industrial Hygiene activities for a specific plant.

Responsibilities:

• Implements detailed, task level, day to day Industrial Hygiene programs, utilizing the IH work process, standards and procedures.
• Ensures 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 section of Operating Discipline.
• Acts as the Plant resource for related IH information on procedures, guidelines and standards.
• Plant contact for IH and H issues.
• Perform and document employee exposure risk assessments for chemicals, noise, ergonomics, radiation, and other IH-related items.
• Coaches teams and individuals on IH related tasks and activities.
• Assists in developing and achieving area or plant IH goals.
• Ensures compliance tasks are completed.
• Performs / coordinates 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 return it in a timely manner.
• As required participates in the IH related reviews and projects.
• Coordinates the schedules for audits in the IH related areas.
• As required conducts and documents investigations of incidents and ensures follow up actions to prevent re‑occurrences that are addressed.
• Coordinates with Industrial Hygiene Expertise and Health Services to assign medical surveillance requirements to affected employees.

Required qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• 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:

• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing and/or environmental, health, and safety fields
• An associate's degree or three years or more of relevant military training/experience
• Experience in hearing conservation

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and deliver quality work
• Inspire others and lead them through influence
• Demonstrating competencies in the areas such as: leadership, initiative, teamwork, safety, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health and safety standards
• Strong problem solving and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

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

• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights
• Work in a chemical manufacturing environment

Additional notes:

• Work overtime and holidays as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
• We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

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 and emotional 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.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • 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 Groups (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds 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.

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.

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.