EHS&S Improvement Specialist

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Apply locations:
Freeport (TX, USA), Midland (MI, USA), Houston (TX, USA), Plaquemine (LA, USA)

Time type:
Full time

Posted on:
Posted 16 Days Ago

Time left to apply:
End Date:
March 11, 2025 (5 days left to apply)

Job requisition : R2058542

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 EHS&S Improvement Specialist with a preferred location of Freeport, TX
. Also open to other major U.S. Dow sites.

As the EHS&S Improvement Specialist, you will serve as a key resource for the EHS&S Technology Center by applying technical and organizational skills to drive the team to continuous improvement. Additionally, this role may work in various facets of the organization - including environmental regulatory, waste characterization, or environmental reporting. The role may also have a significant amount of transactional data support, including with SAP.

The role uses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures to help advance the organization forward.

Responsibilities:

• Applying technical and organizational skills to drive the team to continuous improvement.
• Leads or participates in continuous improvement activities for the function.
• Develops and/or implements EH&S management systems to add value to the function, business, or company.
• Streamlines EH&S work processes by developing/updating operating discipline and associated tools.
• Possesses technology and continuous improvement skill sets to help establish credibility with the various expertise teams.
• Support the waste characterization process including use of SAP.
• May also provide EH&S support to a plant or facilities including supporting permit activities, compliance plans, regulatory assessments, emissions data analysis, and reporting.
• May also provide interpretations of environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Implements new or updated EH&S programs.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
• 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.

Must meet one or more of the following:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent AND 5+ years of relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced with SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in a science or related field.
• Prior Dow experience.
• Prior Regulatory compliance experience.

Your skills:

• Environment Health and Safety: This is a core aspect of the role, as it involves developing and implementing EH&S management systems, supporting permit activities, compliance plans, regulatory assessments, and emissions data analysis and reporting.
• Regulatory Compliance: The role requires providing interpretations of environmental regulations and safety standards, which is directly related to regulatory compliance.
• Analytical Thinking: The job involves supporting the waste characterization process, including the use of SAP, and analyzing emissions data, which requires strong analytical skills.
• Communication: Effective communication is essential for leading or participating in continuous improvement activities and collaborating with various expertise teams.
• Change Management: The role involves streamlining EH&S work processes and implementing new or updated EH&S programs,…