Mechanical Technician

Dow Chemical•Orange, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves executing maintenance tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively according to the job description. The Mechanical Technician will assure that all Maintenance Procedures include a hazard assessment, obtain work permits, perform tasks for job packages, investigate additional problems, complete work, return equipment to operations, and assist in analysis to ensure problems are corrected. The role also requires applying trade skills, leveraging skills to apprentice others, assisting in the development of Maintenance Work Procedures, providing feedback on job package quality and Root Cause Analysis data, documenting history, and assisting in maintenance planning. The technician will follow job plans and standard work procedures.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years of mechanical rotating equipment and flange make up experience.
Working knowledge of basic process equipment (pumps, blowers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and holidays, if required.
Must be willing to work overtime (extra hours beyond your regular scheduled) if required.
Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.
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

Experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of reciprocating compressors.
NCCER Certification, Trade School or Associates Degree in a related field.
SAP experience.
Experience using Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Assures that all Maintenance Procedures include a hazard assessment indicating safety, health and environmental considerations and control measures to prevent contact or exposure.
Obtain the work permit.
Perform the task for the job package.
If significant additional problems are identified during the job that may need a new work order, thoroughly investigate the source/cause of the problem according to the value-added work process.
Complete the work and return equipment to operations.
Assist in the analysis to ensure the problem is corrected.
Apply the skills of respective trade/craft/discipline in executing maintenance work.
Leverage trade skills to apprentice and other maintenance associates.
Assist in the development of Maintenance Work Procedures.
Feedback information on job package quality and Root Cause Analysis data as required.
Document/record history.
Assist in maintenance planning.
Follows job plan to complete work.
Follows standard work procedures where available.

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).