Emergency Services and Security (ES&S) Technician

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 job opportunity as a Sr. Emergency Services and Security Technician (Shift Incident Commander) at BCO- Bristol-Croydon Operations Site. Bristol, PA.

In this role, you will share responsibility for the implementation of the emergency services and security (ES&S) management system in order to meet business objectives and to maintain the license to operate. You will provide hands-on emergency services and security activities for a specific plant. You will also be required to have full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. At times, you will act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities / Duties

General:

• Applicants must be organized and have a good communication and interpersonal skills, be articulate and able to interact in a professional manner with others including company management, the community, and public officials.
• Applicants must have knowledge of computers and be able to use Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel in preparation of reports and other required documents and be able to use electronic mail. 
• This is a twenty-four-hour rotating shift position that requires working in adverse weather conditions. 
• The position requires working during holiday periods and be available for emergency “call back” situations. 
• The individual is required to work independently and/or as a part of a team to perform assigned tasks and address and resolve issue related to assigned duties. 
• Applicant must have general knowledge of industrial safety and related safety rules, procedures, and practices. 

Facility Protection:

• Protection of the facility from fire or other hazards likely to cause property loss. 
• Address fire protection impairments and restoration or maintenance, care, and up-keep of fire protection systems to include testing of sprinkler systems and operation of fixed fire pumps. 
• Work also includes conducting periodic inspections and testing of fire protection and safety equipment in accordance with applicable codes and standards. 
• The ES&S position is the primary contact for security officers across the entire site and must have the ability to de-escalate security matters and properly communicate with local authorities / Police Agencies. 

Emergency Response:

• Actively participates in planning, education, training, and coordination of the facility Emergency Response Team, Dow Distribution Emergency Response, and other corporate community outreach initiatives. 
• Response to situations that may include but are not limited to, investigation of alarms, response to medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous materials, and fire emergencies occurring at the facility and responding to mutual aid and transportation emergency response calls. 
• Initiates reports of incidents and investigations, preparation of training report and records, participates in and conducts required training programs and exercises to improve response capability. 
• Assists in development and maintenance of production unit pre-incident plans for target hazard operations and facility emergency plans. 
• Must be proficient in the National Incident Command System and be able to assume any Position within the system.
• Serves as a shift Emergency Services Chief or Response Team Leader for response to both on and off-site emergencies.  
• Serves as facility emergency response coordinator establishing unified command along with community responders until relieved by a senior responding Dow emergency response official.

Other Duties:

• Conducts designated fire and safety related training for employee work force. 
• Conducts periodic behavior-based evaluations,