Tariff

Dow•Croydon, PA

16d•$41 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring a Maintenance Technician/Instrument Mechanic to support the Croydon and Bristol production plants within Dow Coatings Materials. This represented role is based at the Croydon Site and operates in a union environment under a collective bargaining agreement. The pay starts at $40.83 per hour and progresses to $45.37 per hour after training and certification, expected within 4–6 months of the hire date. The technician is responsible for safe, efficient repair, preventive and predictive maintenance of instrumentation and electrical equipment used in site processes, with instrumentation as the primary focus. The role also provides safe and reliable technical support to equipment owners and conducts safe, effective troubleshooting. The position is onsite in Bristol/Croydon, Pennsylvania, and does not offer relocation assistance. The employee must be willing to support off-hours calls and repairs, work overtime, and answer emergency calls outside regular hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in an instrumentation maintenance role.
Current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and answer emergency calls outside regular hours.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support, including for permanent residency, is not available.
Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to wear safety equipment such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes; wear and use respirators; bend, reach, and lift frequently; work in tight or enclosed spaces; climb stairs and ladders and work at heights; and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform elevated work at or above four feet and use personal protective equipment, including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman’s license in electrical/instrumentation.
Working knowledge of common instrumentation, including flow elements and sensors, pressure sensors, and temperature probes.
At least 4 years of relevant military experience in maintenance-related roles.
Mechanical aptitude.
Some knowledge and experience with instrumentation and process control systems such as DeltaV, Allen-Bradley, or GE Series 9030.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Working knowledge of DC voltage and UPS systems.
Familiarity with variable speed drives.
Familiarity with high-voltage breakers and distribution systems.
Working knowledge of heat tracing systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain instrument and electrical equipment in the assigned area, with instrumentation as the primary focus.
Set up, calibrate, test, measure, and repair electrical controls, instruments, and electronic variables.
Repair, maintain, and install electrical and instrument equipment and machinery.
Safely and efficiently troubleshoot and repair malfunctions, and help document failure analysis.
Collect equipment operating and history data to support reliability improvements.
Participate in implementing the Global Maintenance Work Process for electrical and instrumentation work.
Provide the Work Activity Coordinator with required information for each job, including findings, work performed, and hours worked.
Provide the Field Planner with required information to plan complex electrical and instrumentation jobs.
Coordinate electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting according to plant priorities, potentially supporting other units.
Provide operating discipline for electrical and instrumentation tasks in the assigned area.
Work with the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Coordinator to define appropriate spare parts, build equipment files in SAP, and define scheduled services for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Support off-hours calls and repairs.
Serve on the plant Reliability Team.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive 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, depending on location.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program in the U.S.
Medical and life insurance packages; travel insurance is available in certain countries or locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility to support productivity and 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.
On-site fitness facilities, depending on location.
Employee discounts, including online shopping, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.