At a glance
Position:Industrial Hygiene/CIH Specialist
Primary Location:Hahnville (LA, USA), Louisiana, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:03/31/2026
Job Number:R2063343
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
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?has an exciting opportunity for anIndustrial Hygiene/CIH Specialistlocated in Hahnville, LA. As part of a highly functional and inclusive team, this person provides on-site expertise and consultation to ensure efficient and cost-effective Industrial Hygiene programs in the facilities located at Dow's St Charles Operations (SCO). SCO consists of 10 highly integrated production facilities, handling OSHA regulated chemical agents and managing Priority 1 IH risks. This person works directly with the site-leveraged IH roles, facility and functional health-safety delivery and in-plant operations roles for the timely response and continuous interaction needed to maintain strong IH performance within a highly integrated, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
This role will bring advanced knowledge, analytical capability, and program leadership necessary to:
Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for complex chemical and physical agents
Provide deeper evaluation and documentation for high-hazard work such as Confined Space Entry.
Develop, strengthen and execute monitoring strategies for regulated agents and high-risk operations.
Guide program enhancements, trend analysis, and long-term IH strategy.
Interpret and implement global IH programs, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Advise on IH issues for manufacturing technologies and business areas.
Participate in audits and gap closure planning.
Mentor the Health-Safety technicians in all areas of Industrial Hygiene. Nurture their knowledge and awareness of, and respect for, the Industrial Hygiene impacts of daily work.
Support the site Emergency Operations Center, including on-call availability and development of the EOC Safety Officer role.
Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for St Charles Operations.
Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher in science, engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 6 years of experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment. Operations experience preferred.
CIH certification or completion of the education requirements for CIH certification with intention to become certified after gaining the necessary experience and passing the CIH exam /Complete 180 academic contact hours (or 240 continuing education hours) in industrial hygiene.CIH Public Home - Board for Global EHS Credentialing (https://gobgc.org/cih/)
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/twicIf unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
Current, valid US driver's license.
This position is a critical-to-operations role which requires an on-site presence during normal working hours, occasional on-site presence outside of normal work schedule, and on-call support for the site Emergency Operations Center.
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. ?
Your Skills:
Technical Leadership (Industrial Hygiene):A certified industrial hygienist (CIH) is a certification for a person to protect the health of workers and the general public. Technical leadership refers to guiding and influencing a team or project through expertise, decision-making, and mentorship. It involves setting technical direction and fostering collaboration.
Influencing Skills:Influencing skills refer to the ability to bring people round to a certain way of thinking about a certain topic, without force or coercion whilst acknowledging their opinions.
Communication: Professional communication, encompasses written, oral, visual and digital communication within a workplace @context.
Autonomous Problem-Solving:Works independently to assess situations, make decisions, and resolve routine issues efficiently.
Decision Making: Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
Physical Demands:
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
Wear and use respirators.
Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total maximum weight capacity of 300lbs.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Additional Notes:
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 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 onwww.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.
