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The Plant Guard is to provide security services for the Covestro New Martinsville Site including, but not limited to, the following activities: guest/telephone reception duties, radio communications, monitoring and operating electronic security equipment, maintaining access control system, performing random checks, authorizing security clearance for all visitors entering the plant, performing surveillance duties and testifying regarding observations, monitoring perimeter areas of plant, traffic control and monitoring of parking lots for parking/speed violations, utilizing defensive and offensive site security and personnel protection systems and equipment as assigned, as well as serve on Plant Emergency Services Teams as determined by Management.
The main function of this position is to provide security services for the Covestro New Martinsville Site. This is a union position, and employees are subject to a 90-day probationary period.
Major Responsibilities and Tasks:
Guest/telephone reception duties,
Radio communications
Monitoring and operating electronic security equipment
Maintaining access control system
Performing random perimeter checks and vehicle inspections
Authorizing security clearance for all visitors entering the plant
Performing surveillance duties and testifying regarding observations
Monitoring perimeter areas of plant, traffic control and monitoring of parking lots for parking/speed violations
Utilizing defensive and offensive site security and personnel protection systems and equipment as assigned
Serve on Plant Emergency Services Teams as determined by Management.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Ability to obtain EMT-B certification
Ability to pass a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) background check
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of plant operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point software applications
Previous law enforcement or security experience
Experience with a Department of Homeland Security or Coast Guard site
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated ability to comply with and support site Safety initiatives;
Ability to qualify and serve on Plant Emergency Services Teams;
Ability to work rotating shifts including required overtime;
Good interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of employees and visitors;
Good verbal and written communication skills;
Computer literacy
Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition;
Demonstrated ability to accept and implement change;
Ability to qualify in the use of defensive and offensive site security and personnel protection systems and equipment;
Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk (briskly) for 100 yards, and run (full stride) for 50 yards;
Ability to climb ladders (short distances/heights);
Ability to work in varying physical environments (indoors/outdoors inclement weather)
Starting pay rate: $21.73/hour with increases every 6 months until max pay rate: $25.75/hour
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- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain EMT-B certification
- Ability to pass a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) background check
- Ability to work rotating shifts including required overtime
- Ability to qualify and serve on Plant Emergency Services Teams
- Ability to qualify in the use of defensive and offensive site security and personnel protection systems and equipment
- Computer literacy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills for interacting with employees and visitors
- Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure and accept/implement change
- Physical abilities: stand long periods, walk briskly 100 yards, run 50 yards, climb ladders, work outdoors in inclement weather
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of plant operations
- Previous law enforcement or security experience
- Experience with Department of Homeland Security or Coast Guard site
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
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What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements









