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

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Work Activity Coordinator in Beaumont, TX. This role is part of the maintenance team at the aniline manufacturing facility, a strategic asset in Dow’s Polyurethanes business.

The Work Activity Coordinator (WAC) role is ideal for an experienced technician that

Has a proven work history in a team environment where individuals often set priorities and complete work activities with minimal supervision.

Can clearly communicate verbally and in writing to internal and external partners.

Exhibits strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills with minimal supervision.

Can lead by influence and collaborate with people of various backgrounds and experiences to achieve common goals.

Is skilled at building and maintaining collaborative relationships with operations and maintenance personnel, including site and facility leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review job packages and prepares to do the task.
• Assist in allocation of resources for resource leveraging.
• Initiate the work permit procedure.
• Report the progress of the daily work to enable adjustments to the work schedule when needed.
• Review work status with service providers and originators and adjusts schedule as required.
• Reassign persons scheduled to perform work to the next job, in the event the equipment is not prepared for maintenance on originally assigned job.
• Confirm that all scheduled job sequences, tasks, and paperwork for the job have all been completed, then close the work order.
• Return equipment to operations.
• Perform the role of shift procedure use focal point for maintenance activity.
• Serve as a planner and follows the planner responsibilities for Priority Work.
• Coach crafts persons when completed procedures/checklists/equipment repair forms are not filled out correctly.
• Conduct field audits to assure procedures are being used according to the local Maintenance Procedure Use Policy.
• Provide team leadership, act as subject matter expert when needed, and coordinate the work of others.
• Demonstrate your commitment to a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health and safety standards.
• Demonstrate leadership skills that inspire others and lead through influence.
• Participate in all safety programs and required training.
• Prove your commitment to maintain ethical integrity in both successes and setbacks.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 or more years of manufacturing in a Maintenance or Production environment
• Must have valid US Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, with ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• 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 Skills

• Experience with SAP.
• Experience coordinating field activities in Maintenance or Production.
• Knowledge and application experience with scheduling software/tools.

Physical Requirements

• Wear required safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes, including respirators, in areas of intense or continuous noise.
• Lift, push, and pull with frequent bending and reaching, including drum handling.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground, including tight and closed in spaces.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is 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 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

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 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.

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.