Manage budgets and accruals for environmental liabilities.
Ensure contamination is addressed in accordance with government regulations and apply best practices when standards and regulations are advisory.
Assist in developing strategies for investigation or remediation plans and lead, or support the leadership of, their implementation.
Effectively communicate strategy and objectives to field teams, site stakeholders, and regulatory stakeholders.
Provide leadership and accountability to ensure systems put in place to address remediation issues are operated and managed to maintain regulatory compliance and minimize long-term operating costs.
Review technical reports prior to submission to regulatory agencies.
Demonstrate passion, priority, and commitment to safety through personal behavior, and ensure EH&S programs are in place to achieve EH&S goals.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of an associate's degree or diploma in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Management, or a related discipline is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred. 3+ years of relevant military experience also accepted.
A minimum of 3 years' experience in one or more of the following fields: remediation, environmental operations, regulatory, or project management.
Must be fluent in English.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship or support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following fields: remediation, environmental operations, regulatory, or project management.
Your Skills
Developing skills in remediation, soil, and groundwater technologies.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Familiarity with one or more regulatory frameworks in North America.
Experience communicating difficult or sensitive technical information.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Additional Note
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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 depend
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
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 You and This Role
Dow is looking for a Remediation Specialist to support our South Charleston, WV remediation needs. As the Remediation Specialist. you will primarily support remediation projects, along with the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of existing remedies. The Environmental Remediation team manages soil, sediment, soil vapor, and groundwater contamination. The team uses innovative approaches, including nature-based solutions, to prevent adverse effects to human health and the environment and to encourage the beneficial reuse of impacted land.
In this role, you will support a Remediation Manager who leads a portfolio of remediation opportunities to effectively manage historical groundwater and soil liabilities in order to meet regulatory and permit requirements. You will work with consulting project teams and partner with multiple stakeholders and functions across Dow. You will also support the Remediation Manager in identifying opportunities to redirect or enhance technical and management strategies for individual projects to accelerate progress toward closure while reducing both annual and life-cycle costs. To be successful in this role, a background in remediation and an understanding of regulatory interpretation are valuable assets.