Energy/Environmental Operator

Dow•Seadrift, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Diamond Infrastructure Solutions has an exciting opportunity for an Energy/Environmental Operator in Seadrift (TX). An Energy/Environmental Operator will operate assigned equipment or areas of the Plant. This role will perform and report on operational related activities per the Operations Dashboard (OPD)-Tasks List. This role will utilize discretionary time to enable sustainable performance results for the facility. This role will also utilize operations knowledge and experience, to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable, and optimal manner. This role will work with Shift Team members to efficiently anticipate and resolve unplanned events within the capabilities of the shift team and effectively escalates issues that cannot be resolved to the appropriate support roles. This role may provide training to less experienced operators. Requires established basic technical skills to perform a range of routine work activities using existing processes and methods. Note: Operator Progression is managed at the site level. This role is aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions (“Diamond Infra”) company and will be seconded from Dow to Diamond Infrastructure Solutions until January 1, 2027. At that time, the role will become directly aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions Company.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent AND one of the following is required: Associates degree or higher in Process Technology (or related degree). Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military experience in lieu of a degree OR 3 or more years of relevant experience in a Chemical, Oil and Gas or Manufacturing environment
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).
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
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.
Chemical Processes: Ability to follow a sequence of steps, involving multiple unit operations, that transform one or more chemicals or materials into new substances with different properties
Risk Awareness: Ability to recognize and understand potential risks. Identify, assess or manage risk to minimize negative outcome and enhance safety and efficiency
Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical principles with the ability to trouble shoot and solve mechanical and operational problem efficiently
Hazard Mitigation: Ability to identify manufacturing hazards and the safeguards to apply to prevent injuries and releases

Nice To Haves

TCEQ surface water license C or D
Process Technology certification
Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
Lift, push, pull, bend, reach, and handle equipment as a regular part of the job, including hoses, valves, and flanges.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Work at elevations (≥4 feet), including climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
Work in confined or enclosed spaces.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including FRC clothing and respiratory protection (e.g., full-face respirator or SCBA), as applicable.
Work in environments with high noise levels and hazardous materials.
Meet physical requirements necessary to support emergency response duties.
Essential functions of this position may require, among other things, that the employee use particular types of equipment -- such as on-site safety equipment that has specific weight limitations whereby the individual’s own weight, plus the weight of tools and other items and materials, must not exceed a certain threshold. (For example, some types of safety equipment may be rated for a maximum weight limit of 300 pounds total.) In the event a job offer for this position were (conditionally) extended, the individual will be appropriately evaluated in regard to their ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Follows Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
Ensures adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.
Operates and field checks process equipment.
Monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals.
Performs scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.
Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.
Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.
Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.
Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.
Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.
Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.
Performs Autonomous Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, procedures, processes, and disciplines. Note: Subject to local agreements.

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).
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)