Remediation Specialist

Remediation Specialist At a glance

Position: Remediation Specialist

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Location:

South Charleston (WV, USA), West Virginia, United States of America

Dow is looking for a Remediation Specialist to support our South Charleston, WV remediation needs. You will primarily support remediation projects, along with the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of existing remedies. The Environmental Remediation team manages soil, sediment, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination and uses innovative approaches, including nature‑based solutions, to protect human health and the environment and encourage the beneficial reuse of impacted land.

In this role you will support a Remediation Manager who leads a portfolio of remediation opportunities to effectively manage historical groundwater and soil liabilities to meet regulatory and permit requirements. You will work with consulting project teams, partner with multiple stakeholders and functions across Dow, and identify opportunities to redirect or enhance technical and management strategies for individual projects to accelerate progress toward closure while reducing annual and life‑cycle costs.

A background in remediation and understanding of regulatory interpretation are valuable assets.

• Assist in reducing liabilities and closing sites.
• Manage budgets and accruals for environmental liabilities.
• Ensure contamination is addressed in accordance with government regulations and apply best practices when standards and regulations are advisory.
• Assist in developing strategies for investigation or remediation plans and lead or support the leadership of their implementation.
• Effectively communicate strategy and objectives to field teams, site stakeholders, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and accountability to ensure systems put in place to address remediation issues are operated and managed to maintain regulatory compliance and minimize long‑term operating costs.
• Review technical reports prior to submission to regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate passion, priority, and commitment to safety through personal behavior, and ensure EH&S programs are in place to achieve EH&S goals.

• A minimum of an associate’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Management, or a related discipline is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. 3+ years of relevant military experience also accepted.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in one or more of the following fields: remediation, environmental operations, regulatory, or project management.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship or support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: remediation, environmental operations, regulatory, or project management.

• Developing skills in remediation, soil, and groundwater technologies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Familiarity with one or more regulatory frameworks in North America.
• Experience communicating difficult or sensitive technical information.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of your pay, health, life, future, and career.

• 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.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve 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’…