Pilot Plant Operator

Dow•Wilmington, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Pilot Plant Technician in Wilmington, DE! You are a self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. You can provide support to the operation of the Research & Development (R&D) Pilot Plant. You can work directly with engineers, scientists, leaders, and other technicians to ensure safe and proficient operation of the plants to deliver product samples and process information as requested in the planned experiments.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required and one of the following: An Associate’s Degree or higher with emphasis in Process Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or similar technology related area.
3 or more years of relevant technical military experience/training.
3 or more years of work experience in a chemical facility operations role or other relevant industry experience.
Willing and able to work shift schedule and 12 hour rotating shift
Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed
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.
Must have significant maintenance experience along with the ability to comfortably use hand tools.
Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in running large-scale polymer compounding equipment preferred.
Experience with operation of continuous, integrated chemical process pilot plants. Must also have experience in chemical process research and development or production support.
Must be prompt and able to stick to the shift schedule. It is imperative that the candidate must be able to arrive to assigned shifts in a timely manner.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Microsoft application expertise, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
The individual should have the ability to prioritize their workload depending on significance and deadline

Nice To Haves

You have 3 or more years of experience within chemical, manufacturing, oil/gas or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Operate and field checks process equipment, and monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems in a defined area.
Perform tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List (e.g. Field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.).
Use trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems, and understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with other related teams.
Monitor, collect, and input plant metrics for Statistical Process Control, asset utilization, conversion costs, production yields, and identifies opportunities for plant optimization
Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating discipline, including creating and improving job procedures.
Write SWP's and perform lock out/tag out.
Participate in Root Cause Investigations.
Perform process upset/crisis response activities assigned by Pilot Plant Technologist.
Demonstrate proficient application of Life Critical Standards, operate plant discipline and sets role model in safety culture.
Complete all assigned training per facility training plan
Move drums (55gal) and lift up to 50lbs

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)