Associate Maintenance Technician - Planning and Scheduling

Dow Chemical•Freeport, NY

About The Position

Support effective execution of maintenance work by developing, maintaining, and communicating integrated maintenance schedules that optimize available resources, equipment availability, and execution readiness. The role coordinates maintenance activities with Maintenance, Operations, planners, contractors, and other supporting organizations; verifies work readiness; balances work against available resources and operating constraints; and monitors execution and schedule performance. The position also assists with diagnosing and correcting equipment problems, planning and prioritizing maintenance, resolving issues arising from planning and scheduling, and supporting turnaround, outage, and special maintenance scheduling. The technician works within established Maintenance Work Processes and promotes compliance with site EH&S, work-process, and maintenance requirements.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in planning and scheduling.
Previous experience with SAP and PRIMAVERA.
Knowledge of GMISS requirements and inspection, NDT, scaffold, insulation, and rope access processes.
Must have a current, valid U.S. Driver's License.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to stand 50% of the time and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
Coordinate scheduled work with Maintenance, Operations, planners, contractors, and other supporting organizations.
Verify work is sufficiently prepared and ready before inclusion in the execution schedule.
Balance work against available labor, contractor resources, equipment availability, and operating constraints.
Facilitate or support schedule review meetings and communicate schedule changes.
Monitor schedule execution and identify work that cannot be completed as planned.
Support prioritization and incorporation of emergent or break-in work.
Maintain schedule information and support accurate status updates in applicable maintenance systems.
Track scheduling performance and identify opportunities to improve schedule compliance and maintenance productivity.
Support turnaround, outage, and special maintenance scheduling activities as required.
Work closely with planners to ensure planned work can be converted into an executable schedule.
Promote compliance with site EH&S, work-process, and maintenance requirements.
Diagnose and correct equipment problems.
Assist in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance through planner, work coordinator, and Operations input.
Work within established Maintenance Work Processes and help resolve issues that arise from planning and scheduling work.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, subject to location availability.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Medical and life insurance packages with a variety of coverage options.
Travel insurance in certain countries or locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility to maximize productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, subject to location availability.
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.