Associate ES&S Technician

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Emergency Services & Security (ES&S) Technician. This role is located in Elizabethtown (KY).

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 PIVs 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid current US Drivers License.
• Must be able to rotate shifts between nights and days as well as ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be a minimum of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associates degree or relevant military experience.
• 1 or more years of experience working in a security role.
• Experience as an emergency responder such as a volunteer firefighter or EMT.
• Certified in CPR First Aid & AED.
• Confined Space Rescue training or certification.

Physical Requirements

• Lift push and pull.
• 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 respirator or SCBA.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Able to work in all types of weather including heat cold and rain.
• Using hands to reach grab hold etc.
• Use foot controls.
• Balance.
• Do repetitive movements.

Skills

• Emergency Service Management: The ability to coordinate resources and responsibilities during all phases of an emergency from preparedness to recovery ensuring effective response and minimizing impact.
• Emergency First Aid: Proficiency in administering basic medical care during emergencies including CPR AED use and other first aid techniques to stabilize and treat individuals until professional medical help arrives.
• Building Safety: Skills in monitoring and maintaining the security of a facility including managing access control systems conducting security checks and responding to security breaches.
• Emergency Preparedness: Knowledge of and ability to implement detailed plans and protocols for responding to various emergency scenarios ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Computer literacy: Proficiency in using computer systems and software applications to perform tasks such as data entry monitoring security systems and managing emergency response plan.

Additional Notes

Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all costs incurred.