Associate Operator

What you'd do

• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas
• Operate and field check process equipment
• Monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems
• Perform tasks assigned to operations as per a standard task list including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
• Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems and maintain equipment reliability
• Initiate and participate in Root Cause Investigations as required
• Coach and train others on plant operations
• Strong collaborative skills with ability to work with the greater team
• Perform immediate response activities and manage unplanned events

What they want

• High School diploma or equivalent AND one of the following is required.
• Associates degree or higher in Process Technology (or related degree).
• Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3 or more years of experience as an Operations Technician in a Chemical, Oil and Gas or Manufacturing environment or related.
• Will be required to pass a technical review board prior to certifying.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to work night and weekends as required.
• Have a current, valid US driver's license.
• 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.

What you get

• 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.

About Dow

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Operator in Seadrift, Texas. The purpose of this job is to operate assigned equipment or areas of the plant and perform operations related activities per the work process, utilize chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner, work in a team environment where individuals often set priorities and complete work activities with minimal supervision.