Senior Pilot Plant Technician

Dow•Freeport, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Process R&D Technician located in Freeport, TX. This role will contribute to new catalyst/process development, process scale-up, and product sales support through batch validation and safe, reliable pilot plant operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong process technician skills, a commitment to safety, and proficiency with process control systems and will perform operations related activities as per Master Task List, inputs from trial documents, and run sheets. You will troubleshoot process or equipment issues and coordinate pilot plant maintenance activities. This is a 24-hour operation, and you will be required to work DuPont shift schedule, you will be required to be on-call at least 1 week/ month, and be willing to work overtime when needed.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant work experience OR an Associate’s degree (science related field preferred) or 3 or more years Military experience
Familiarity with process control systems (ABB, Siemens, or similar DCS/PLC platforms).
Hands-on ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot pilot plant equipment.
Competence in data collection, trend analysis, and technical reporting.
Demonstrated safety mindset with knowledge of chemical processing hazards.
Effective communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
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

6 year or more of chemical industry experience.
Maintenance & troubleshooting of mechanical/rotating equipment.
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with technical teams to execute R&D and scale-up activities.
Adjust and troubleshoot process controls and instrumentation.
Perform routine operations including sampling, calibration, and maintenance per SOPs.
Support validation runs for customer trials.
Document operations through logs, batch records, and SOPs.
Analyze plant metrics to identify and implement optimization opportunities.
Ensure safety compliance through active participation in hazard management programs.
Contribute to SOPs and training material development.
Provides technical support to engineers and scientists in the execution of R&D and scale-up activities.
Acts as a pilot plant team to ensure safe and reliable operation of reactors and associated process equipment.
Supports catalyst validation and customer trials through execution of experimental runs and process monitoring.
Applies role-specific expertise to troubleshoot process deviations and maintain accurate operational documentation.

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)