Instrument Technician

Dow•Plaquemine, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunities for Instrument Technicians in Plaquemine, LA. This position is to maintain plant instrumentation including preventative maintenance and breakdowns. The job encompasses installation, repair, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and test equipment used to control & measure variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
3 or more years instrumentation experience OR 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
Able to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Able to work an on-call schedule.
Able to work a 4-10 schedule.
Must have current, valid US Driver’s License.
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.

Nice To Haves

NCCER certified in Instrumentation (NCCER Certification obtained through an Instructor Led Training Program is a preference).
Associates degree or higher in Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Maintain plant instrumentation.
Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and complete work request.
Perform calibrations per proper procedures.
Installation and checkout of plant instrumentation.
Assist in start-up of new installations.
Assist Manufacturing and Engineering or instrument related issues.
Assure completion of proper documentation.
Proper use and maintenance of test equipment.
Assist in stocking spare equipment and parts.
Develop skills via formal training and self-study.
Assist in the development and training of newer employees.
Available for OT/emergency call -ins.
Attend all safety meetings
Adhere to all safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
Must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations.

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)