ES&S Technologist

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 a ES&S Technologist (Shift Incident Commander) at WVO-West Virginia Operations in South Charleston, WV.

In this role, you will help implement the Emergency Services and Security (ES&S) management system to meet business objectives and maintain the site’s license to operate. You will provide hands-on emergency services and security support for the facility, apply technical and operational expertise across a variety of assignments, and serve as an informal resource for less experienced team members as needed.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Emergency Response: Respond to alarms, medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, fires, mutual aid calls, and other site emergencies; prepare accurate incident reports.
• Incident Command: Lead emergency response efforts as Shift Chief or Response Team Leader, establish unified command during incidents, and assume assigned roles within the National Incident Management System.
• Fire Protection and Safety Systems: Help protect the facility from fire and other hazards by inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire protection systems and safety equipment.
• Security Support: Serve as a primary contact for site security officers; manage and de-escalate security issues and consult with local authorities when appropriate.
• Emergency Planning: Develop and maintain emergency plans, pre-incident strategies, and related documentation to support site readiness.
• Training and Compliance: Conduct fire and safety training, behavior-based evaluations, and compliance inspections; follow up on corrective actions as needed.
• Team and Community Coordination: Participate in planning, training, and coordination of emergency response teams and corporate outreach initiatives; maintain professional communication with management, community representatives, and public officials.
• Shift and Call-Back Coverage: Work a 12-hour rotating shift, including holidays, and respond to emergency callbacks in adverse weather or other urgent conditions.
• Documentation and Tools: Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and email for reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Independent and Team-Based Work: Perform tasks independently or as part of a team while following industrial safety rules, practices, and site expectations.
• After-Hours Support: Serve as an out-of-hours contact for community issues and safety consultations, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience with an emergency response organization, such as fire, emergency medical service, or industrial safety/emergency services or related experience
• National Registry EMT
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Willing and able to support after-hours needs outside of typical 8-5
• You must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card within 6 months of hire. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• 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

• 3 years of experience in municipal fire inspection, industrial safety, or related field.
• Current certification as a State of West Virginia, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Rope Rescue, EVOC, and NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• IFSAC/ProBoard Driver-Operator, Confined Space Rescue, Fire Officer 1, Hazmat Technician, Hazmat IC, Incident Safety Officer, and NIMS 300 and 400 certifications.
• Knowledge of the UCC (Uniform Construction Code), OSHA 1910 standards, and NFPA standards.
• Certification as an emergency services instructor in fire, EMS, or hazmat, with demonstrated ability to conduct training and speak publicly in front of groups.

Skills

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Decision-Making: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions as priorities shift.
• Multitasking: Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Ability to manage day-to-day work with limited guidance.
• Risk Awareness: Ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks, then coordinate resources to minimize, monitor, and mitigate potential impacts.
• Safety Awareness: Strong safety mindset and willingness to learn.

Physical Demands

Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move, climb, walk, and twist as needed to operate equipment, perform ground-level work, and complete sedentary work from a computer workstation.
• Candidate must be clean-shaven.
• Ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Physical and mental ability to work in stressful environments, including but not limited to confined spaces, low-visibility conditions, fully encapsulated PPE, and proximity to others.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.  Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.  (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less)
• Successful candidates must submit to and pass a company-provided physical exam, drug screening, physical agility test, and background check before appointment to the position.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Location: Onsite role in South Charleston, WV.

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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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.

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