Mechanical Technologist

Dow Chemical•Freeport, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is seeking a Mechanical Technologist to join our team in Freeport, TX. In this role, you will provide hands-on technical support and oversight to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of maintenance equipment across the facility. You will be a key member of the maintenance team, partnering with Operations to drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires advanced technical expertise across a range of processes, systems, and procedures, with the ability to perform complex work, apply analytical problem-solving methods, and provide subject matter guidance. The Mechanical Technologist may also serve as a working team lead, coordinating activities and supporting the development of others.

Requirements

Must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Ability to safely work in a plant environment, meet physical demands, work at elevated heights, and comfortably use PPE and safety equipment.
Must be familiar with or open to training on proper equipment usage.
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.
Troubleshooting – Able to effectively diagnose equipment failures and determine repair scope.
Equipment Maintenance – Complete repair and preventative maintenance task on a broad range of equipment.
Detail Oriented – Ensures that all aspects of the work process are complete from job initiation, execution, and close out.
Influential Leadership – Serves as a technical leader on the shop floor by guiding others, coordinating work activities, and influencing maintenance and operations decisions through expertise, credibility, and strong working relationships.
Proactive Problem Solving - Preventing issues before they arise by targeting the root causes of potential problems and planning preventive measures well in advance.
Effective Communication – Effectively communicate with different work groups and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

A two-year degree in a relevant technical discipline is an asset (Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, etc.)

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and corrects equipment problems.
Calibrates and aligns equipment.
Completes preventative maintenance activities.
Checks sizing of components and parts.
Specifies, requisitions, and installs parts and equipment.
Coordinates maintenance spare parts.
Assists in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance through planner, work coordinator and operations input.
Sets up and calibrates, tests, measures and repairs all types of controls and instruments with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic variables.
Repairs, maintains and installs equipment and machinery which is used in the process.
Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions and documents failure analysis.
Collects equipment operation and history data to facilitate reliability improvements.
Works within established Maintenance Work Processes and helps resolve issues that surface as a result of planning and scheduling work.

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). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
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)