Senior Hazard Communication Specialist

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

Join Our Team as a Senior Hazard Communication Specialist!

Locations: Midland (USA), Milan (IT), Mumbai (India), Paris (FR), Tarragona (ES), Terneuzen (NL)

Are you passionate about protecting people and the planet? Do you have a knack for navigating complex regulations and ensuring product safety? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At Dow, our EH&S teams are dedicated to safeguarding our environment and communities by providing top-notch Product Safety services for over 6,000 products. We are committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do.

As a Senior Hazard Communication Specialist, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing tools, templates, and work processes that ensure the creation of compliant safety datasheets (SDSs) and labels for Dow products. Your expertise will be crucial in providing hazard communication consulting, including SDS EMEAI requirements, hazard classification, and identifying substances of concern in our products. Additionally, you will support regulatory intelligence across various businesses.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and Implement: Develop and implement advanced tools, templates, and work processes to comply with Hazard Communication regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Consult and Educate: Provide expert consulting on hazard communication matters and deliver technical training and coaching on Hazard Communication work processes and tools.
• Lead and Represent: Represent the function during internal and external audits and inspections, and lead projects to comply with regulatory requirements such as GHS, Trade Secret, and Poison Center Notification.
• Regulatory Intelligence: Scan, interpret, and implement complex Hazard Communication regulations, and support regional advocacy activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead improvements in global work processes and tools, and resolve complex compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Toxicology, or related fields.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in product safety/hazard communication, including GHS classification requirements.

Your Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.
• Problem-Solving: Strong skills in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex matters clearly.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of SAP EH&S Module and data mining techniques.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of GHS classification requirements and other hazard communication regulations.
• Customer Orientation: A mindset focused on meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
• Leadership: Ability to lead projects, represent the function during audits, and provide training and coaching to others.

Additional note

• There is no relocation supported for this role.

If you are ready to make a difference and take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now and become a part of our mission to create a safer, more sustainable world.

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 Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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 on www.dow.com.