Industrial Hygiene Technician

Dow

. Support the Houston Hub, including Deer Park, Lone Star, Bayport, and Texas City sites .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Hygiene practices, including assessments, compliance, and monitoring, while effectively communicating and coaching teams on health and safety standards. Proficient in using industrial hygiene management software and analytical techniques to ensure workplace safety and regulatory adherence.

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Industrial Hygiene Technician ExperienceDosimetry and Equipment CalibrationIndustrial Hygiene Management SoftwareOccupational Health and Safety KnowledgeStrong Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Industrial Hygiene AssessmentsMonitoring MethodsData Collection and AnalysisAnalytical Chemistry KnowledgeRadiation FundamentalsEquipment CalibrationDirect-Reading InstrumentsCompliance TasksIncident InvestigationsHealth and Safety Standards

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime-Management SkillsCoaching Skills

Tools & Technologies

CorityEar-FitNoise Data Management SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Industrial Hygiene CertificationAssociate Degree in Industrial Hygiene

Industry Keywords

Industrial Hygiene Management SystemOccupational Exposure LimitsPersonal Protective EquipmentHealth ComplianceMonitoring Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Houston Hub, including Deer Park, Lone Star, Bayport, and Texas City sites
Share responsibility with the Industrial Hygiene Specialist for implementing the IH management system
Conduct hands-on industrial hygiene assessments and activities
Implement detailed, task-level, day-to-day Industrial Hygiene programs using IH work processes, standards, and procedures
Ensure IH and Health aspects of operating discipline are adequate and applied to meet performance goals
Serve as section owner for IH sections of operating discipline when applicable
Act as the plant resource for IH procedures, guidelines, standards, and related information
Serve as plant contact for IH and Health issues
Coach teams and individuals on IH-related tasks and activities
Assist in developing and achieving area or plant IH goals
Ensure compliance tasks are completed
Perform or coordinate routine and non-routine IH monitoring, including monitoring strategy, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Manage IH monitoring equipment and return it in a timely manner
Participate in IH-related reviews and projects as required
Coordinate audit schedules for IH-related areas
Conduct and document incident investigations and ensure corrective follow-up actions prevent recurrence
Coordinate with Industrial Hygiene Expertise and Health Services to assign medical surveillance requirements to affected employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship/support is available, including for U.S. permanent residency processes
Relevant industrial hygiene associate degree or professional certification preferred
Industrial hygiene technician experience, including dosimetry, equipment calibration and preparation, monitoring methods, and direct-reading instruments such as PIDs and multi-gas meters
Basic analytical chemistry knowledge to understand lab reports, including flow rates, volume, mass, concentration, and occupational exposure limits
Experience with or willingness to learn industrial hygiene management software such as Cority, ear-fit, and noise data management
Basic radiation fundamentals and use of radiation survey equipment
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Occupational health and safety knowledge and compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, reach, stand, walk for extended periods, work at heights, and climb stairs and ladders
Ability to work in indoor/outdoor environments and tight, closed-in spaces
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
No relocation assistance is offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across global markets, along with locally relevant incentives
Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
Competitive retirement program, including company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location)
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
Robust medical and life insurance packages
Travel insurance available in certain countries/locations
Training and mentoring opportunities
Work experiences, community involvement, and team building
Role-based workplace flexibility
Competitive yearly vacation allowance
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation
Wellbeing Portal
On-site fitness facilities (availability varies depending on location)
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidies/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives such as bike-to-work programs (availability varies depending on location)