Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

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About you and this role:

Dow is excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at our Fort Saskatchewan site in Alberta, Canada.

In this role, you will be instrumental in implementing the Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) management system, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and business objectives while maintaining operational integrity. You will actively contribute to environmental protection, industrial hygiene, and workplace safety efforts within the plant. Your expertise in EH&S processes will be leveraged to guide teams, enforce compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This position will also support the Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (P2Z) initiative, which aims to establish the worlds first net-zero emissions site&;an essential part Dows Decarbonization strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Implements EH&S procedures and work processes, ensuring alignment with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains compliance with operating discipline by reinforcing environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety measures.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for EH&S policies, providing guidance to plant personnel.
• Functions as the primary contact for resolving EH&S-related concerns within the plant.
• Educates and coaches teams on environmental, health, and safety best practices.
• Assists in setting and meeting EH&S targets at the plant or department level.
• Verifies the completion of all regulatory and compliance-related tasks.
• Conducts environmental and industrial hygiene monitoring, including data gathering, interpretation, and reporting.

Your Skills:

• EH&S Knowledge: Apply expertise in Environmental Health and Safety to establish and maintain safety protocols within a facility, ensuring continuous improvement through thorough investigations and corrective actions.
• Work Organization: Capable of efficiently organizing tasks, setting priorities, and managing stakeholder expectations while excelling in multitasking, problem-solving, and time management.
• Leading Change: Actively lead and support the change management process for EH&S projects and initiatives.
• Safety Intervention: Proficient in addressing unsafe situations, escalating as necessary, and mentoring colleagues on safe work practices.
• Communication Proficiency: Skilled in all forms of communication&;written, verbal, visual, and digital&;tailored for professional environments.
• Collaborative Approach: Demonstrates strong teamwork abilities, collaborating with others to achieve shared objectives.

Qualifications:

• At least a High School Diploma or an equivalent GED.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in EH&S, OH&S, or a closely related field.
• For this position in Canada, candidates must be authorized to work legally in Canada. Visa sponsorship or support is not available.

Important Notes:

• This role is based in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
• Dow Chemical Company does not provide relocation assistance for candidates living outside the region, nor does it cover travel costs for interview or testing sessions. Candidates who apply from outside the area will need to cover these expenses themselves.

Benefits What Dow offers you

At Dow, we prioritize your overall well-being and success. Our comprehensive rewards programs are designed to support every aspect of your lifefinancial, health, career, and future. By contributing your unique skills and perspective, Dow ensures that your commitment is acknowledged through investments in your total well-being.

As a Dow employee, you can look forward to the following benefits:

• Competitive base pay and bonus opportunities tailored to global markets, with local incentives where applicable.
• Programs designed to support your mental, physical, financial, and social well-being, ensuring you get the care you need when you need it.
• A strong retirement program with company-provided benefits, savings options, and resources to assist you in reaching long-term financial goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs available in certain regions.
• U.S. only: Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program, where monthly student debt payments are treated as contributions to the Employee Savings Plan (401(k)).
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance with various coverage choices, including travel insurance in certain locations.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through mentorship, training, and community involvement.
• Flexible work arrangements for greater productivity and a work-life balance.
• Generous vacation time and paid leave for new parents (including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid leave for caring for sick or injured family members and for volunteering activities.
• Access to Dows Wellbeing Portal to manage and enhance your well-being.
• On-site fitness facilities (availability varies).
• Discounts on various services, including shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
• Potential for additional benefits such as transportation allowances, meal vouchers, and eco-friendly incentives.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) stands as one of the foremost materials science companies globally, providing innovative solutions across high-growth sectors like packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer products. Our unmatched global reach, asset integration, and scalecoupled with focused innovation and leadership in key business areasfuel profitable growth and drive sustainability. Operating in 31 countries, Dow employs approximately 35,900 people and posted $45 billion in sales in 2023. Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries are united by a common goal: to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company. For more, visit

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