ES&S Operations Leader

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:

We are seeking an Emergency Services & Security (ES&S) Operations Leader for Texas Operations. As the ES&S Operations Leader, you will identify, develop, and lead the resources necessary for efficient and effective implementation of the ES&S management systems and work processes. You will work closely with ES&S, Site Leadership, and other key stakeholders to perform role. You will supervise daily activities of administrative, technical and operational employees and set priorities for the team to ensure task completion. As a leader, you will foster a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong customer and safety focus that embraces inclusion and diversity, innovation and sustainability, continuous improvement and empowerment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures work and emergency response activities are executed safely in alignment with Dow Life Critical Standards.

• Ensures ES&S work processes, standards, and procedures are effectively maintained and applied.

• Provides leadership and coaching to ES&S personnel to facilitate personnel development and continuous improvement in performance and teamwork.

• Provides emergency management and crisis management coaching. This includes engagement and facilitation of the Site Emergency Managers Network and the development and implementation of drills and exercises to test and maintain site and department preparedness.

• Provides cost-effective delivery of ES&S services through use of standard work processes and implementation of common systems.

• Implements annual and long term capital projects and develop annual budgets. Operates the department within these guidelines and conduct regular analysis to ensure costs are in compliance with budgetary and functional guidelines.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local and company requirements related to ES&S operations.

• Ensures integration of site emergency and crisis plans with business, functional, and external crisis plans.

• Establishes effective relationships with Industrial park partners as well as key external stakeholders such as local and state emergency management agencies and responders.

• Partners with the ES&S Expertise Center to ensure alignment with the ES&S functional strategy.

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Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking

• Willing and able to take rotating on-call duties (including weekends and evenings)

• 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.

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.

• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders

• Work in tight and close in spaces

• Wear all required personal protective equipment

• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise

• Work in an area with hazardous materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of emergency services and security, EH&S, manufacturing or other related experience

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