Industrial Hygiene Technician: Plant Safety Champion

Dow Chemical; Galena Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Bonus opportunity

Retirement plan

Stock options

Training & mentoring

Flexible work culture

PTO

Job summary

Dow is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Technician in Freeport, Texas, to support IH program implementation and daily IH activities within the plant. You will work with the IH Specialist and IH Manager to ensure compliance with operating discipline and IH standards, conducting exposure assessments and assisting in IH monitoring tasks.

The role requires hands-on IH work, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate across teams, with overtime as needed and a focus on a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with IH program implementation and regulatory awareness.
• Hands-on IH activities for a plant and operating discipline ownership.
• Strong communication and teamwork across HSE functions.
• Ability to perform exposure risk assessments for chemicals, noise, ergonomics, and radiation.

Responsibilities

• Implements IH programs using established work processes and standards.
• Acts as Plant IH resource and liaison for guidelines and procedures.
• Performs and documents exposure risk assessments for chemicals, noise, and ergonomics.
• Coordinates IH monitoring and data collection with plant teams.
• Ensures compliance tasks are completed and records are updated.
• Participates in IH reviews, audits, and incident investigations as needed.
• Coordinates medical surveillance requirements with Health Services.
• Maintains IH monitoring equipment and returns equipment timely.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Exposure assessment

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

MS Office

IH monitoring equipment

Job description

Dow is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Technician in Freeport, Texas, to support IH program implementation and daily IH activities within the plant. You will work with the IH Specialist and IH Manager to ensure compliance with operating discipline and IH standards, conducting exposure assessments and assisting in IH monitoring tasks.

The role requires hands-on IH work, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate across teams, with overtime as needed and a focus on a safe work environment.