Pilot Plant Technologist

Dow•Freeport, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is hiring a Pilot Plant Technologist in Freeport, Texas, to support process automation systems and pilot plant operations. The role provides preventative maintenance and 7x24 troubleshooting for installed systems, with the goal of minimizing plant downtime through cost-effective and sustainable service. It requires broad knowledge of hardware, operating system software, networking, and system software, and may involve serving as an informal resource to less-experienced team members. The technologist provides maintenance and troubleshooting for process automation systems, networks, interfaces, and supported client devices; performs predictive and preventative maintenance and system health checks; and responds to system errors as the plant’s first escalation point. The position also supports upgrades, small projects, process information systems, control systems, process historians, and process-control improvements for pilot plants. The role works with plant teams and internal and external support groups, supports safety and operating requirements, and works a DuPont 12-hour rotating shift schedule, days or nights.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one of the following: at least 5 years of industry-related experience; an associate degree or higher with a focus in science-related courses; or at least 3 years of military training or experience.
Ability to understand process and instrumentation diagram concepts, read, follow, and interpret diagrams, and follow process operating instructions without deviation in list, mathematical, diagram, or prose form while handling 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; this role works a DuPont 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support, including for a permanent residency process, is not available.

Responsibilities

Provide care and troubleshooting for process automation systems and their associated networks and interfaces.
Support client-supported devices within the assigned area.
Provide corrective support as the plant’s first point of escalation for system errors or failures.
Perform predictive and preventative maintenance (PPM) and system health checks.
Participate in software and hardware upgrades.
Complete small projects involving system installation, configuration, design, and development.
Assist with management of process information systems.
Assist with control system and process historian updates.
Coach plant team members in troubleshooting to help identify process-control code, control-interface, and hardware problems.
Work with internal and external support groups to address problems beyond the Process Control Technician’s expertise.
Participate in audits and reviews of Process Control Strategy Descriptions (PCSDs) for new equipment installations.
Train on process-control platforms to support process-control improvements and strategy for pilot plants.
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, system changes, and other plant activities in accordance with safety procedures, operating instructions, and process requirements.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, 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.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program in the United States.
Medical and life insurance packages with coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility.
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.
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.