Senior Remediation Manager

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:

The Environmental Remediation team manages soil, sediment, and groundwater contamination. The team uses innovative approaches including nature-based solutions to prevent adverse effects to human health and the environment and to encourage the beneficial re-use of impacted land. The team is looking for a Senior Remediation Manager who primarily leads remediation projects along with operations, maintenance and monitoring of existing remedies.

You will lead a portfolio of remediation opportunities to effectively manage historical groundwater and soil liabilities to meet regulatory and permit requirements.  To do this, you will provide leadership to consulting project teams and partner with multiple stakeholders and functions within Dow.  You will identify opportunities to redirect or enhance technical/management strategies for individual opportunities to accelerate advancement towards closure while also finding ways to reduce both annual and life-cycle costs.

To perform this role, in addition to an advanced background in remediation, an understanding of regulatory interpretation, advocacy with regulatory agency / Industry groups is required.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Reduce liabilities, close sites, and participate as a peer in, and facilitate strategic reviews
• Manage budget & accruals for environmental liabilities
• Acts as lead for communication with regulatory agencies and participate in regulatory advocacy, maintaining good relations with relevant regulatory authorities.  Participate in regulatory advocacy
• Provide informal guidance to junior staff
• Participate on internal Issues Management Teams
• Solve complex problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions and exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and communicate resolution with stakeholders
• Work with Mergers & Acquisitions on property acquisitions and divestitures
• Demonstrate passion, priority, and commitment to safety through personal behavior, and ensure EH&S programs are in place to achieve EH&S goals

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Management, or a related discipline is required
• A minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in one of the following: Remediation Management, Environmental Project Management, Project Management is preferred
• 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

Additional Notes:

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Travel ~10% of role domestically

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