Pilot Plant Technologist

Dow•Collegeville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow Performance Monomers R&D is hiring a Pilot Plant Technologist in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The role supports laboratory projects and a continuously attended pilot plant process, including rotating shifts. The technologist provides technical support to scientists, technologists, and technicians working to develop, screen, and commercialize new products and processes for Dow’s Performance Monomers product line. The position involves operating and maintaining pilot-plant equipment and chemical processes, carrying out experimental plans, monitoring process data, handling samples and waste, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating shift transitions. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, and effective teamwork and communication.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus at least one of the following: five or more years of industry-related experience; an associate degree or higher with a focus in science-related courses; or three or more years of military training or experience.
Ability to understand process and instrumentation diagram concepts; read, interpret, and follow diagrams; and follow operating instructions in list, mathematical, diagram, or prose form without deviation while dealing with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 10 pounds while safely performing physically demanding tasks.
Ability to work assigned day or night shift hours and take ownership of work duties and process areas, including the DuPont 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support, including for permanent residency, is not available.
Computer skills for using software applications, digital tools, and systems for data entry, analysis, reporting, and communication.
Knowledge of chemical processes, including reactions, process flow, reaction conditions, and safety considerations in industrial chemical manufacturing.
Capability in operations and design, including planning, designing, and optimizing process systems or equipment for efficient and safe operation.
Expertise in using and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, including calibration, troubleshooting, and obtaining accurate measurements.
Proficiency operating gas chromatographs and interpreting their data, including sample preparation, method development, and chromatogram analysis.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team in pilot-plant and laboratory settings, including 24/7 operations, supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening, and commercializing products and processes.
Apply Life Critical Standards and operating discipline, serving as a role model for safety culture.
Develop and implement experimental plans independently and carry out complex laboratory and pilot-plant tasks.
Monitor and manage complex chemical process operations using computer control screens, including reactors and distillation columns, and use plant P&IDs and SOPs as required.
Build and maintain pilot-plant sections containing different types of reactors and/or distillation columns, using mechanical skills.
Sample, handle, and dispose of waste generated from laboratory or pilot operations.
Troubleshoot process deviations and problems, and understand how assigned duties connect with the team and related teams.
Complete shift acceptance at the start of a shift and shift turnover at the end of a shift.
Train work-group members and contractors on specific processes, equipment, and machinery.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, management, and other personnel, providing progress updates as needed.
Follow environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainable development principles and policies, as well as applicable regulatory and corporate requirements.
Complete safety actions promptly and follow site and laboratory expectations.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, subject to location availability.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program for U.S. employees, applying the value of monthly student debt payments as if they were contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)).
Medical and life insurance packages with coverage options; travel insurance is available in some 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 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, depending on location.
Employee discounts, including online shopping, cinema tickets, and gym memberships.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.