Equipment Care Operator

Dow•Carrollton, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is seeking an Equipment Care Operator to join their team. This role involves operating assigned equipment and performing operational activities according to the Operations Dashboard. The operator will utilize their technical skills and critical thinking to ensure the safe and reliable production of high-quality silicones. This position offers the opportunity to own your work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The role requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes and may involve acting as an informal resource for less experienced team members.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
An Associates degree or higher in Applied Science or similar field of study OR 2 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience OR 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
Proficiency in computers to perform job tasks.
Able to work overtime as needed.
Must be able and willing to do rotating shift work.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
Ability to work legally in the United States.
Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
Work in tight and closed in spaces.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, ear plugs, and goggles.
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Work in an area with hazardous materials.
Plant Operations – Safely operates and monitors process equipment to meet production goals.
Troubleshooting – Identifies and resolves unplanned operational and equipment issues.
Safety & Operating Discipline – Follows procedures to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.
Team Communication – Collaborates across shift teams for effective handoffs and issue resolution.
Training & Improvement – Supports operator training and continuous process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Process Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

Operates assigned equipment or areas of the Plant.
Performs and reports on operational related activities per the Operations Dashboard (OPD)-Tasks List.
Utilizes discretionary time to enable sustainable performance results for the facility.
Uses operations knowledge and experience to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable and optimal manner.
Works 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.
Trains other less experienced operators.
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.
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.

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)