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 This Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an ES&S Technician in Orange, Texas. 

 

The purpose of this job is to provide emergency response and security services to Sabine River Operations following a rotating shift that covers the site 24/7/365. This role also performs regular inspections and maintenance of ES&S owned equipment to maintain readiness and regulatory compliance.
This Emergency Services & Security role is responsible for ensuring that ES&S work processes are being delivered/maintained throughout the site.

 

Responsibilities

• Primary EMT while on shift
• This is a 12-hour rotating shift position
• Able to respond to emergency events at the physical capacity of an Industrial Emergency Response Team member (fire, hazmat, rescue, medical emergencies).
• Fixed Fire Protection Inspection and repair
• To be trained and have the working knowledge to fill any role at an emergency including Incident Commander.
• 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 offsite medical facilities. 
• Performs inspection of all site Emergency Response equipment.
• 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.
• Carries out security monitoring, reporting, & response processes per company and regulatory requirements.

 

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• 5 or more years of experience with emergency response and/or medical services or equivalent work experience 
• Must have a current, valid US Driver’s License.

• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• Must have or be willing to earn EMT-Basic and HazMat Technician certifications.

• 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:

• Work in stressful environments including, but not limited to: confined spaces, low visibility, fully encapsulated PPE, and extreme close proximity to others
• Work at varying heights in an emergency capacity
• Able to carry 50lbs a distance of 100’
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, SCBA, safety harness.

• Work at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.  (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less).

 

Skills

• Critical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to think clearly and remain calm under stress while responding effectively to changing or urgent situations.
• Problem Solving: Able to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems within the Environmental, Safety, Security, and Sustainability area of responsibility.
• Computer Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Communication: Communicates effectively both orally and in writing, with strong reading comprehension and active listening skills.
• Time Management: Demonstrates strong multitasking, problem-solving, and time-management skills to organize priorities and complete responsibilities efficiently.
• Emergency Response and Security Readiness: Maintains all required Emergency Response and Security training and remains prepared to apply established procedures when needed.

 

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is 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 foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.