Equipment Care Operator

Dow•Carrollton, KY

About The Position

The Equipment Care Operator operates assigned equipment or plant areas and performs operational activities according to the Operations Dashboard (OPD) Tasks List. The role uses technical skills, critical thinking, and operations knowledge to help the team safely produce high-quality silicones and to operate the plant safely, reliably, and optimally. Operators monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems; respond to planned work and unplanned events; and escalate issues that are beyond the shift team’s capabilities. The position also includes training less-experienced operators and serving as an informal resource for team members. The operator maintains qualifications in assigned areas, completes training goals, conducts shift handoffs, participates in investigations and performance improvement, and performs autonomous maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, subject to local agreements. The role requires rotating shift work, overtime as needed, and the ability to work holidays when needed. It involves physical demands and work around heights, confined spaces, noise, hazardous materials, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus at least one of the following: an associate degree or higher in Applied Science or a similar field; 2 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience; or 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
Computer proficiency to perform job tasks.
Able and willing to work overtime as needed.
Able and willing to work rotating shifts.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support, including for permanent residency, is not available.
Able to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime and holidays as needed, and follow the schedule required to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: lift, push, and pull up to 55 pounds; bend, reach, and lift frequently; stand and walk for extended periods; work at heights and climb stairs and ladders; work in tight, enclosed spaces; wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, ear plugs, and goggles; and work in areas with intense or continuous noise and hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Process Technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

Follow Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned plant areas; ensure operating discipline is available for planned and unplanned activities.
Operate and field-check process equipment; monitor process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment, and control systems; make decisions to maintain or achieve desired operating rates and conditions aligned with plant, site, and business goals.
Perform scheduled operational and related tasks, as well as tasks arising from the resolution of unplanned events.
Coordinate with members of the shift team and other shift teams to balance workloads and complete assigned tasks by their due dates.
Conduct effective shift relief and communicate relevant information to the arriving shift team.
Maintain qualifications in assigned areas and complete training goals in a timely manner, using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
Mentor and train new and existing operations personnel in process operation, troubleshooting, and use of operating discipline in line with the plant’s training process.
Perform assigned Immediate Response activities.
Initiate and document preliminary investigations according to plant-specific processes and criteria; participate in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events in which the operator was involved or when requested.
Track and use applicable shift key performance metrics to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.
Use process knowledge and skills to improve plant performance and operating discipline; proactively identify improvements through facility improvement, management-of-change, and communication processes.
Perform Autonomous Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, using appropriate policies, procedures, processes, and disciplines, subject to local agreements.

Benefits

Base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
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 availability by location.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program for U.S. employees.
Medical and life insurance packages, with varied coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain countries or locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based flexibility intended to support personal 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 for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, subject to availability by location.
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.