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Job Description
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. 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.
About:
you and this role: Dow has an exciting
opportunity:
for a Mechanical Technologist in Deer Park, Texas.
- Provides front line reliability and maintenance for Rotating Equipment to ensure sustained reliable equipment and process operation.
- Provides technical expertise for Rotating Equipment which may be equipment-based or repair technique-based and impacts the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the system and/or equipment.
Requires advanced
skills:
and expertise in a range of equipment, i.e. pumps, compressors, blowers and turbines including procedures, and systems, and/or specialized technical expertise to perform a broad range of complex work assignments May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors equipment performance, identifying and correcting negative trends.
Escalates in a timely fashion to avoid EH&S or production impact. Accountable for critical work in assigned areas of responsibility. For critical equipment, ensure that work requests include engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, welding procedures, etc., and if necessary, provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data.
- Implements missing equipment monitoring capabilities to sustain reliability.
Does simple “5 Why” analysis to address equipment failures and provides
experience:
on failures and repair techniques during formal root cause investigations.
- Implement solutions to resolve chronic/repeat failures.
- Evaluate condition-based monitoring activities (Vibrations, Oil Sampling Analysis, etc.) and determine appropriate action.
- Follow jobs at External and Internal Shops and ensure that steps in QC plans are being executed per process.
- Performs, together with crafts or operators, advanced troubleshooting on equipment issues and repairs.
Obtain quotes from 3rd Party Suppliers for repair work that will be needed. Coaches’ crafts and operations personnel on appropriate repair and operations practices respectively. Act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others, as required.
- Develops procedures and quality control plans with the necessary repair details such as: clearances, tolerances, materials of construction and welding procedures.
- Ensures their consistent usage.
- Assists Turnaround front end loading with job scoping to ensure successful asset renewal and reliability improvement.
Modify and/or develop quality maintenance repair/PPM procedures, checklists, and QC plans Mentors’ other maintenance team members in core job
responsibilities:
, common repairs, advanced repairs, and advanced diagnostics. Modify and/or develop spare parts lists in SAP.
Required qualifications:
Minimum of a High School Diploma OR GED equivalent AND one of the following are required: Associate degree or higher in a related field. Trade School Certification in a related field. In lieu of a degree Dow will consider those with 4 or more years of relevant military
experience:
5 or more years in Maintenance/Manufacturing Environment with field
experience:
with repairs and preventative maintenance of Rotating Equipment. Must be willing to work weekends, overtime and holidays, when required. Valid U.S.
- 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.
Preferred qualifications:
5 or more years of millwright, machinist, and rotating equipment
experience:
in a chemical/refinery plant and industrial repair shop. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, with ability to learn new systems quickly. Your
skills:
Mechanical Aptitude: The ability to maintain and repair various types of equipment, demonstrating advanced
skills:
in maintenance and safety processes.
- Troubleshooting (Problem-Solving): Strong
skills:
in troubleshooting failures and evaluating equipment designs to ensure they meet service conditions. Communication: Clear verbal and written communication
skills:
to effectively interact with internal and external partners. Collaboration: The ability to lead by influence and work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds to achieve common goals. Time Management: Excellent multi-tasking and time management
skills:
to handle multiple
responsibilities:
efficiently. Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Lift, push, and pull. Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. Stand and walk for extended periods of time. Work in tight and closed in spaces. Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
You must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirator, earplugs, goggles, hardhat, steel-toed shoes and harnesses. Additional notes: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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
education:
al 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
experience:
s, 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 on www.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. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place.
A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.
