Operator

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Operator in Orange Texas within Sabine River Operations (SRO).

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.

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
• Serve on site Emergency Response Team (ERT) and attend all required training (Fire Response HAZMAT Medical etc)
• Conduct effective shift relief as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team
• 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 plants training process
• Perform scheduled operational and related tasks and unscheduled tasks that arise because of unplanned/nonroutine events
• Perform Immediate Response/Severe Weather Response activities as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and one or both of the following:
  • 2 or more years of experience in an Operations role within a Chemical Manufacturing environment
  • 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 shift schedule and work overtime as required including Holidays and Weekends
• Must have valid US Drivers 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

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree or higher in Process Plant Technology or related field
• Experience within a Chemical Manufacturing environment
• Experience issuing safe work permits

The physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations include:

• Wear safety equipment such as earplugs goggles respirators. and steeltoed shoes
• Perform frequent bending reaching and lifting
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground including tight and closed in spaces
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift a maximum of 50 lbs
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside you will be responsible for all the costs that you incur. **

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay your health your life your future and your bring your background talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and marketcompetitive 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 wellbeing to help you get the care you you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include companyprovided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financialgoals.
  • 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 rolebased flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and nonbirthing 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 Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our onestop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• Onsite fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
• Additionally some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbonneutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in highgrowth 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 31 countries and employ approximately 35900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customercentric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on .