Emergency Services & Security 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. 

About you and this role –

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Services & Security (ES&S) Technician in Seadrift, Texas. 

Works with Emergency Services & Security to maintain a high level of customer service throughout fire protection and emergency medical services.  Networks with Seadrift Operations to optimize and define Emergency Services & Security.

This Emergency Services role ensures that emergency medical services are effectively implemented and maintained throughout the site.  It is central to ensuring that ES&S will respond, which will create a safer environment for Seadrift Operations.

Responsibilities –

• Primary EMT while on shift. 
• Able to respond to emergency events at the physical capacity of an Emergency Response Team member.
• Operates and Performs inspection of all site Emergency Response equipment. 
• Fixed Fire Protection Inspection and repair. 
• To be trained and have the working knowledge to fill any role at an emergency including Incident Commander. A working knowledge and understanding of the Dispatch role. 
• Provides medical care to the injured and ill during emergency response situations. 
• Consults with the Medical Staff after hours as appropriate when treating injuries/illnesses. Notifies the Incident Commander when injured/ill personnel are to be transported to off site medical facilities.   
• The ES&S Tech maintains knowledge of the medical supplies and equipment in the ambulance. 
• Maintains knowledge of instrumentation and techniques for air monitoring at the emergency scene and may be asked to monitor to establish a Hot Zone.  
• Develops plans for rescue of personnel from safe and ventilation controlled spaces.  
• Works with all security personnel in the preparation of secure asset plans and the development of operating discipline to execute secure asset tasks.

Qualifications –

• Must have a High School diploma or GED and one of the following:
  • 2 or more years of experience working in an industrial environment. 
  • 2 or more years of full time emergency response (fire, EMS, law enforcement, hazmat).
  • Associate's degree or higher in related field, such as emergency services and security, EH&S, manufacturing or related degree. In lieu of a degree, Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
• Minimum of EMT "B" License or willing to obtain an EMT "B" License within 9 months.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• 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.

Preferred Skills –

• Security/Law Enforcement/Military training.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Previous participation on Emergency Response Team (Fire Fighter, EMT, Paramedic, Law Enforcement, or Military).
• Formal rescue training (Confined Space Entry, etc.).

Additional notes–

• Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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 and emotional 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. 
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