About you and this role:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator at the Texas City, Texas location.

We are looking for a top-caliber, technically capable Production Technician/Operator who embraces change, adapts fast, makes decisions quickly, possesses self-confidence and is a lifelong learner. This position requires a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Performing routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.
• Lift hoses and operate valves and similar equipment including the proper clearing and isolation of equipment.
• Follow operating discipline, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
• Control, monitor and make necessary adjustments on control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.
• Identifies equipment requiring maintenance.
• Ensure safe and efficient performance of maintenance and project work.
• Acts as a resource for other Operators and/or Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
• Take ownership for the accurate completion of all assigned tasks.
• Must certify on multiple roles which may include working as an inside Control Board Operator, Outside Operator or in a Relief Operator/Technician capacity, covering vacancies on multiple shifts.
• Experienced operators train other operators as required based on business needs.
• Communicates with transportation providers on issues related to carriers and equipment.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork. Maintains necessary records and files in accordance with business requirements.
• Performs daily sample analysis.
• Performs calibration checks of analytical equipment and systems and responds appropriately.
• Must be comfortable making independent decisions on approval or rejection of products based on analytical data.
• Packages RCRA waste, completes paperwork, and arranges for disposal.
• Serves on the Fire Brigade/Site Emergency Response Team, as required by the Texas City Operations Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED AND one of the following is required:
  • Associate/equivalent or higher degree.
  • Currently pursuing an Associate's degree in Process Technology and will graduate within the next three (3) months.
  • In lieu of a degree Dow will consider those with three (3) or more years of military service in a technical specialty.
  • Five (5) or more years of manufacturing experience as a Production Technician/Operator with demonstrated strong technical, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Valid US Driver's License and ability to obtain forklift certification upon being hired. 
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime as required (including weekends & holidays). 
• 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:

• Associate degree or higher in Process Technology, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Instrumentation and /or Electrical or Computer Technology.
• Process Technology certification.

Preferred Skills:

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively.
• System procedures:  Ability to work with system as a network of procedures which are integrated and designed to carry out the major activity. It consists of a set of processes and each process constitutes detailed methods, procedures, and routines which are required to carry out a specific activity, perform a duty, or solve a problem.
• Mechanical aptitude: Ability to understand and use machines or tools.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task, ensuring accuracy and completeness in one’s work.
• Time management: Ability to plan and exercise conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. It involves a juggling act of various demands upon a person relating to work, social life, family, hobbies, personal interests, and commitments with the finiteness of time.
• Risk awareness: Ability to understand what risks exist, their potential impacts, and how they are managed.

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand, walk, stoop, and twist.
• Stand 50% of the time.
• Walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment, as required, including but not limited to full face respirator or SCBA; and FRC clothing while performing outside duties.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Lift hoses and operate valves and similar equipment as a normal part of the job.
• Pass physical capabilities test if job offer is received and accepted.
• Meet physical requirements for the emergency response team.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.