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

In this role, you will serve as a Mechanical Technologist supporting Energy and Environmental Operations located in Orange, TX.  You will provide maintenance craft specific support to maintain and repair a variety of equipment types. As a Mechanical Technologist, you will support reliability improvements and maintenance repair activities requiring you to have full proficiency in a range of technical skills.

The Mechanical Technologist role is ideal for an experienced professional that:

has considerable history of proven results requiring minimum supervision in the mechanical field.

exhibits strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.

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

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

is skilled at building a high level of trust with stakeholders, utilizing the highest standard of ethics and integrity.

demonstrates advanced skills and expertise in maintenance and safety processes, procedures, and systems to perform a broad range of complex work assignments.

 

Responsibilities

• As the Mechanical Technologist, you will be ready to take on the following challenges and bring value to Dow as you:
• Support the people who manage and/or perform work in the field with the tools and information needed to perform their job effectively and efficiently in terms of safety, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluation of equipment designs to ensure it meets intended service conditions.
• 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.
• Modify and/or develop quality maintenance repair/PPM procedures, checklists, and QC plans.
• Modify and/or develop spare parts lists in SAP.
• Provide technical expertise in developing job scopes for turnarounds, pit stops, and daily maintenance work.
• Serve as a maintenance focal point for identified jobs in turnarounds, pit stops, and daily maintenance work.  
• Follow jobs at External and Internal Shops and ensure that steps in QC plans are being executed per process.
• Evaluate condition-based monitoring activities (Vibrations, Oil Sampling Analysis, etc.) and determine appropriate action.
• Participate on Rework team to identify top opportunities, create an equipment improvement plan, and properly escalate the need for funding/budget for the repair/improvements.   
• Obtain quotes from 3rd Party Suppliers for repair work that will be needed.
• Enter QSPPs (positive and negative) as needed for our 3rd Party Suppliers.
• Participate in and facilitate root cause investigations (informal and formal) by providing expertise on failures and repair techniques during the investigations.
• Act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others, as required.
• Demonstrate your commitment to a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health and safety standards.
• Prove your commitment to maintain ethical integrity in both successes and setbacks.
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Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 10 or more years in a Maintenance/Manufacturing Environment with field experience with repairs and preventative maintenance of Rotating/Fixed Equipment.
• Must be willing to work weekends, and holidays, when required.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Must have 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.

 

Preferred Skills

• NCCER Certification, Trade School or Associate degree in related field.
• SAP experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, with ability to learn new systems quickly.
• 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.

 

Additional Notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

 

Physical Requirements

• Wear required safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Wear and use respirators.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
• 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.

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.