Maintenance Technician

Dow•Louisville, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring a Maintenance Technician at its Louisville, Kentucky location. The role repairs and replaces instrument, electrical, and mechanical systems—including piping and machinery—that support operating plants and utilities. The technician works with Operations to troubleshoot equipment issues, carries out preventative maintenance, and performs general construction and shop work. The position may involve rotating or straight shifts, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current, valid U.S. driver's license.
At least 1 year of maintenance work experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility, or skilled trade using similar skills, such as Pipefitter, Millwright, Electrician, or HVAC Technician.
Ability to work rotating and straight shifts; work assignments may include either.
Computer proficiency to perform job tasks.
Ability to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, pushing, pulling, frequent bending and reaching, extended standing and walking, working at heights and in confined spaces, wearing required PPE including a respirator, and working around intense noise and hazardous materials.
Ability to work safely at elevated heights and familiarity with, or willingness to undergo training in, the use and maintenance of safety equipment for working at heights.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a maintenance, electrical, or I&E discipline.
At least 3 years of relevant military experience.
Skills in chemicals handling, equipment troubleshooting, process control, and process equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair instruments, motors, valves, rotating equipment, and other equipment needed for chemical plant operations.
Work with Operations to troubleshoot equipment upsets and determine the repair approach.
Execute preventative maintenance plans to support equipment reliability, including calibrations, alignments, and lubrication.
Perform general construction, including shop fabrication, machining, and small welding jobs.

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, subject to location availability.
U.S. Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program.
Medical and life insurance packages with coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based flexibility intended 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 for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, subject to location availability.
Employee discounts on online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.