Associate ES&S Technician

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Position:Associate ES&S Technician

Primary Location:Elizabethtown (KY, USA), Kentucky, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:12/10/2024

Job Number:R2055718

Position Type:Regular

Workplace Type:Onsite

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.

Dowhas an exciting opportunity for anAssociate Emergency Services & Security (ES&S) Technicianlocated inElizabethtown, KY.

About you and this role

As an Associate ES&S Technician, you will perform in a hands-on security role and provide emergency service activities to the Elizabethtown site. This position also shares with the EH&S Specialist the responsibility for the implementation of the ES&S management system (work processes, standards, procedures) in order to meet business objectives and to maintain the license to operate.

This role requires established basic ES&S skills to perform a range of routine work activities using existing standard ES&S procedures. You may also act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities

+ Responsible for covering the role of a security guard

+ Monitor security cameras

+ Monitor gatehouse alarms and respond appropriately

+ Monitor weather and make severe weather announcements as needed

+ Notify on-call contacts for incidents and alarms

+ Maintain gate access system and make badges for employees

+ Maintain perimeter gates and fence line

+ Works with all security personnel in the preparation of secure asset plans and the development of operating discipline to execute secure asset tasks

+ Verify background check, drug screen, and other access requirements

+ Receive, orient, indoctrinate, and assist visitors, delivery and pickup drivers

+ Make and issue permanent badges to employees and nested contractors

+ Coordinate accountability for evacuations and shelter in place events

+ Communicate incident notifications as required (phone and email)

+ Responsible acting as an emergency responder in the event of an incident

+ Provide coverage as the incident commander across the site

+ Train and be responsible for confined space rescue and hazmat response

+ Adhere to case management practices provided by site nurse

+ Respond to incidents, determine responses, and notifications (fire, spill, injury, etc. )

+ Investigate alarms (panic, person in duress, intruder, fire, smoke, O2 alarms, etc. )

+ Investigate odor reports and conduct on scene root cause identification

+ Use Lower explosive limit/Volatile organic compound (LEL/VOC) meter to monitor for leaks and/or exposure concerns

+ Act as site rep/contact for ES&S equipment contract technicians

+ Report ES&S equipment failures via work notification system

+ ES&S inspections (sprinkler systems, fire doors, fire extinguishers, monitor nozzles, portable eyebaths, PIV's, curb valves, and medical equipment, etc.

+ Operates emergency response equipment

+ Enact emergency response plans

+ Execute the applicable scenarios from the emergency response plan or the alternate response plan and use operating discipline to complete the response to the emergency

+ Coordinate and or participate in Emergency Response drills and exercises on site

Required Qualifications

+ High School diploma or GED equivalent is required

+ Ability to work overtime as needed is required

+ Must have a valid, current US Driver's License

+ Must be able to rotate shifts between nights and days

+ 18 years of age or older

+ 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.

Physical Requirements

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

+ Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting

+ Stand and walk for extended periods of time

+ Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders

+ Work in tight and closed in spaces

+ Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a full-face respirator, SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes

Preferred Qualifications

+ 1 or more years of experience working in a security role

+ Relevant military experience

+ Experience as an emergency responder or EMT

+ Certified in CPR, First Aid, & AED

+ Confined Space Rescue training or certification

Preferred Skills

+ Emergency Management

+ First Aid Training

+ Building Security

+ Emergency Procedures

+ Competency in computers and computer application

Additional Notes

+ Relocation is not available for this position

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 .