Plant Safety Operations Lead

At Dow, we put people at the center of everything we do, ensuring integrity, respect, and safety for our employees, customers, and the world around us. Our diverse and dynamic team reflects the global communities we serve, fueling innovation and problem-solving that drive industry transformation. Through science and collaboration, we are committed to building a more sustainable future. If you're ready for a meaningful challenge, Dow is the place for you. About you and this role: In this position, you will lead efforts to enhance safety practices across plant operations, ensuring compliance with EH&S regulations while improving workplace safety culture. You will work closely with plant leadership, frontline employees, and safety teams to identify risks, implement solutions, and maintain a proactive safety environment. As part of the Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (P2Z) initiative, you will contribute to Dow's decarbonization strategy by ensuring safe and sustainable operational practices. Responsibilities: Oversees the execution of EH&S programs on a daily basis, following established processes, policies, and safety standards. Ensures operating discipline aligns with environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety goals, implementing necessary safeguards. Acts as a key resource for plant personnel regarding EH&S regulations, procedures, and best practices. Serves as the primary liaison for environmental, industrial hygiene, and health & safety matters within the facility. Provides coaching and mentorship on EH&S protocols to teams and individuals. Supports the development and achievement of plant-specific EH&S performance objectives. Ensures all required compliance activities are completed on schedule. Conducts environmental and industrial hygiene assessments, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. Your Skills: EH&S Implementation: Apply extensive knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety to integrate and sustain EH&S work processes, while driving continual improvements through detailed investigations and corrective follow-up. Workload Management: Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks, balancing multiple responsibilities while ensuring stakeholder expectations are met. Change Facilitation: Actively lead and engage in the change management work process for EH&S initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions. Safety Leadership: Skilled in quickly addressing unsafe situations, intervening as needed, and providing mentorship on maintaining safe working conditions. Comprehensive Communication: Adept at all forms of communication;verbal, written, visual, and digital;ensuring clarity and professionalism in all interactions. Collaboration: Highly collaborative, working effectively with teams to reach common objectives. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent qualification. Minimum 3 years of experience in EH&S, OH&S, or a related discipline. Legal work authorization in Canada is required for this position. Visa sponsorship or support is not available. Additional Notes: This position is based in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for applicants from outside the local area. Travel costs for interviews and testing must be paid by the candidate. Benefits What Dow offers you At Dow, we understand that life is more than just work, and thats why we provide total rewards programs that cover your health, finances, career, and future. By bringing your expertise to Dow, youll be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package focused on your well-being. Dow employees enjoy the following: Market-driven pay and bonus opportunities, with incentives that are tailored to each location. Benefits that support mental, physical, financial, and social well-being, ensuring you have access to the care you need. A comprehensive retirement program that includes company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, and financial planning tools. Opportunities to participate in employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location). U.S. only: Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program, where student debt payments contribute to your 401(k). Medical and life insurance coverage that offers various options, including travel insurance in some regions. Opportunities for professional growth through training, mentorship, and team involvement. Flexible work options that enable personal productivity and balance. Paid time off for new parents (both birthing and non-birthing), family care, and volunteer activities. Access to Dows Wellbeing Portal for comprehensive well-being management. On-site fitness centers (availability varies). Discounts for online shopping, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more. Additional perks such as transportation allowances, meal vouchers, and carbon-neutral travel incentives (if applicable). About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is a prominent materials science company that supports fast-growing markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer products. Our ability to innovate and integrate assets on a global scale positions us to achieve sustainable growth. Dow operates in 31 countries with a workforce of around 35,900 people and achieved $45 billion in sales in 2023. Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to leading the industry in innovation, customer focus, and sustainability. Explore more at Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all employees can thrive and contribute their best. We offer equal employment opportunities, encouraging individuals to be authentic in their work environment for enhanced personal and professional fulfillment. 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