Chemical Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and one of the following: 2 or more years of experience in an Operations role within a Chemical Manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of an Associate's Degree or higher in Process Technology or similar field
• In lieu of a degree, Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
• Successful candidates must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and work overtime as required including Holidays and Weekends.
• Must have valid US Driver’s License.
• 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.
• Process Equipment Operation: The ability to safely and efficiently operate, monitor, and adjust plant equipment and control systems. This includes understanding process conditions, key performance metrics, and making decisions to maintain or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with plant and business goals. Operators must be adept at using both field equipment and digital control systems to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Safety Compliance and Emergency Response : A commitment to following all safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure a safe working environment. This includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), performing scheduled and unscheduled tasks safely, and being prepared to respond to emergencies or severe weather events. Operators must proactively identify and mitigate risks, and participate in ongoing safety training.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: The skill to quickly identify, analyze, and resolve unplanned or non-routine events within the plant. This involves using process knowledge and experience to diagnose issues, implement solutions, and escalate problems that cannot be resolved to the appropriate support roles. Effective troubleshooting minimizes downtime and maintains plant reliability.
• Teamwork and Communication: The ability to work collaboratively with shift team members and other plant personnel. This includes mentoring and training new and existing operators, sharing knowledge, and using communication tools to coordinate activities and improvements. Strong teamwork ensures efficient operation and effective handling of both routine and emergency situations.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: A proactive approach to maintaining qualifications, closing skills and knowledge gaps, and completing training goals in a timely manner. Operators are expected to use discretionary time to improve their expertise, adapt to new procedures or technologies, and contribute to facility improvement processes. This ensures ongoing professional growth and adaptability to changing operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Process Plant Technology.
• Experience as a Control Room Operator within a Chemical Manufacturing environment.
• 3 or more years of Steam/Powerhouse Plant and Instrument Air Plant Experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operate process equipment by monitoring process conditions, key performance metrics, field equipment and control systems. Making appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals.
• Use process knowledge and skills to improve plant performance and operating discipline.
• Proactively identify improvements and opportunities utilizing facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.
• Maintain qualifications in assigned areas, per facility policy, and complete training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
• Mentor and train new and existing operations personnel on process operation, optimization, effective troubleshooting, emergency response and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.
• Perform scheduled operational and related tasks and unscheduled tasks that arise because of unplanned/non-routine events.
• Perform Immediate Response/Severe Weather Response activities, as assigned.

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)