Operator

Dow•Seadrift, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring an Operator in Seadrift, Texas. The Operator runs assigned equipment or plant areas and performs operations activities according to established work processes. The role applies chemical manufacturing knowledge to operate and troubleshoot the plant safely and efficiently, working collaboratively and often setting priorities and completing tasks with minimal supervision. This is a 24-hour operation requiring 12-hour rotating day and night shifts. The Operator monitors and checks process equipment, conditions, and control systems; completes routine operations tasks; and supports plant goals, reliable equipment, and process improvements. The role also includes responding to unplanned events, participating in root-cause investigations, training others, using plant control systems and operating tools, and performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance. The Operator must follow safety and environmental requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
An associate degree or higher, or a degree in Process Technology or a related field; Dow will consider at least 3 years of relevant military experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of experience as an Operations Technician in a chemical, oil and gas, or manufacturing environment, or a related role.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days and nights.
Ability to work overtime as needed and nights and weekends as required.
Current, valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
Ability and willingness to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting, pushing, pulling, frequent bending and reaching, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights and in confined spaces, wearing required PPE including a respirator, working around intense or continuous noise and hazardous materials, and handling material from drums.
Ability to work at heights of at least 4 feet and wear and use PPE, including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300 pounds.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work with integrated systems of procedures.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and use machines or tools.
Attention to detail.
Time-management skills.
Risk awareness.

Responsibilities

Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
Operate and field-check process equipment.
Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
Complete operations tasks on the standard task list, including field checks, equipment preparation, and sampling.
Ensure operational activities and process performance align with plant and business goals.
Troubleshoot process deviations and problems and maintain equipment reliability.
Initiate and participate in root-cause investigations as required.
Coach and train others on plant operations.
Collaborate effectively with the broader team.
Perform immediate-response activities and manage unplanned events.
Apply process knowledge and skills to improve plant performance and Operating Discipline.
Use measurements and tools to operate the plant at optimum conditions.
Troubleshoot process equipment and perform minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance using appropriate processes and disciplines.
Manage multiple and complex plant computer control systems.
Perform all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
Operate a forklift or fork truck.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, along 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 a variety of coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain countries and 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 birthing, non-birthing, 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 for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.