Process Technician

Dow•La Porte, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting job opportunity for a Process Technician at the Bayport facility located in La Porte, Texas. Dow is looking for top-caliber, technically capable Process Technicians who embrace change, adapt fast, make decisions quickly, possess self-confidence and are lifelong learners. These positions require a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship. In this role, you will utilize operations knowledge and experience, to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable, and optimal manner. You will work with Shift Team members to efficiently anticipate and resolve unplanned events within the capabilities of the shift team and effectively escalates issues that cannot be resolved to the appropriate support roles.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and one of the following is required: Five (5) or more years of industrial experience.
Associate’s degree or higher in process technology, science or engineering related field.
In lieu of a degree, Dow will consider those with three (3) or more years of relevant military service.
Willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime as required.
Must have a current, valid US Driver's License.
Able to manage the physical and mental demand of monitoring control systems as a board operator during routine and non-routine operations.
Able to meet physical requirements for the emergency response team.
3-year commitment to join Houston Hub Emergency Response Team.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Process Operator at a Chemical Plant, Refinery, or equivalent.
Process Technology Certification.
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Performing routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.
Lift hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves and similar equipment including the proper clearing and isolation of equipment.
Follow operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
Control, monitor and make necessary adjustments on control systems and manually operated equipment.
Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.
Ensure safe and efficient performance of maintenance and project work.
Act as a resource for other Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
Take ownership for the accurate completion of all assigned tasks.
Must certify on multiple roles which may include working as an inside Control Board Operator, Outside Operator or in a Relief Operator/Technician capacity, covering vacancies on multiple shifts.
Logistics activities including drumming, loading and offloading tank trucks or railcars.
Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
Join Houston Hub Emergency Response Team.
Able to certify as both inside and outside operator.

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).
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)