Electrical Testing Technician

Dow Chemical•Freeport, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting job opportunity as an Electrical Testing Technician in Freeport, Texas. This position is within the Technical Support department and provides electrical support equipment across all of the Texas Operations plants. Primary responsibility includes electrical systems acceptance testing, maintenance testing, troubleshooting, repair/re-conditioning, startup & commissioning and implementing long-term solutions for low, medium and high voltage electrical equipment. Equipment includes but not limited to: power transformers, circuit breakers (OCB, Vacuum, SF6), switchgear, motor starters, cables, motors and protective devices.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
A minimum of 2 years of industrial experience.
Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.
Be able to effectively communicate and understand the needs of the businesses and functions.
Strong electrical safety focus. Consistently have zero injuries and actively support safety policies and initiatives
Must be willing to make call outs and work overtime per department needs.
Travel may consist of trips between departments and plants within the Gulf Coast Region (Texas and Louisiana).
Department work start time is 6:00am.
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.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology OR a minimum of 3 years of Military Training in a related field OR A recognized Instrument or Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and Knowledge of the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) testing specifications.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Electrical acceptance testing of new installations to meet InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) certifications
Electrical maintenance testing of in-service equipment. (online visual inspections and offline testing)
Provide scope and testing of electrical equipment during facility outages and turnarounds
Create testing timeline and cost estimates
Provide technical support on electrical design upgrades of switchgear and controls. Also support project design of new equipment.
Motor protection relay calibrations, settings, and installations per manufacturer's specifications.
Perform scheduled, predictive maintenance services for electrical equipment based on Manufacturer's specifications IEEE, and Dow's experience.
Reconditioning, troubleshooting and repair of low, medium and high voltage electrical equipment.
Electrical AC and DC Motor testing, troubleshooting & repair
Troubleshooting line power quality issues
Perform Grounding Systems Testing
Power-factor (Doble) and hi-potential testing
Transformer Tap Changer & Leak Repairs/Bushing Replacement
Equipment Failure Analysis
Cable Fault Locating
Electrical Documentation updates (one line diagrams and control circuit drawings)
Responsible for using and revising electrical-testing procedures, documentation and evaluation of all test results.

Benefits

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.
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)