Jr. Pilot Plant Technician

Freeport, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Pilot Plant Technician in Freeport TX!

About You and This Role

You are a self-starter who can identify prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. You can provide support to the operation of the Research & Development (R&D) Pilot Plant. You can work directly with engineers scientists leaders and other technicians to ensure safe and reliable operation of the plants to deliver samples and process data as requested in the planned experiments.

In this role you will be using standard operating procedures to complete defined activities to develop the technical skills to perform routine tasks. You will need to understand how these assigned tasks relate to other jobs and be able to exchange information in routine situations within your workgroup.

It is your responsibility to use procedures to resolve problems. You are accountable for managing your assigned tasks and the accuracy of your own work. You will receive supervision and guidance in this role. This position supports Dows Packaging Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons Research and Development Programs and is located at the Freeport TX site.

Responsibilities

Works within guidelines and a defined area to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas
Operates and field checks process equipment and monitors process conditions equipment and control systems in a defined area
Performs tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List (e.g. Field checks equipment preparation samples etc.)
Develop basic trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems
Monitors collects and inputs plant metrics for Statistical Process Control asset utilization conversion costs production yields and identifies opportunities for plant optimization
Develop skills to performs process equipment troubleshooting minor repairs improvements and preventative maintenance
Seeks guidance and training from Sr. Pilot Plant Technicians and Technologists
Develop foundational understanding of Life Critical Standards operate plant discipline and facility safety culture
Completes all assigned training per facility training plan

Required Qualifications:

Must have the ability to follow a 12hour rotating shift schedule
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.

Must meet one or both of the following:

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of laboratory or manufacturing experience

A minimum associates degree in Process Technology Chemistry Biology or similar technology related area is .

Your Skills:

Research and Development Operations: The ability to support and execute experimental and pilot-scale operations that contribute to the development and optimization of new products processes or technologies.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I): The practice of fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment that values diverse perspectives and ensures equitable participation across all team members.
Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work: The ability to manage time and tasks effectively by setting goals establishing priorities and coordinating activities to meet deadlines and operational needs.
Process Optimization: The skill of analyzing and improving operational processes to enhance efficiency reduce waste and increase output quality.
Cross-Functional Work: The ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from different departments or areas of expertise to achieve shared goals.
Plant Safety: Plant safety measures aim first and foremost to prevent accidents at plants where hazardous substances are used and in the event of an accident minimize the consequent health and environmental effects.

Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations include:

Wear safety equipment such as earplugs goggles and steel-toed shoes
Wear and use respirators.
Perform frequent bending reaching and lifting.
Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Frequent/occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50 lbs.
This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.

Additional Notes:

This position does not offer relocation assistance

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 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 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 Groups (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.
Additionally some of our locations might offer:
- 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)

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 high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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.

As part of our dedication to inclusion 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 .

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability and genetic information including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ) and select option 8.

Required Experience:

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 s...

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.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Pilot Plant Technician in Freeport TX!

About You and This Role

Responsibilities

Works within guidelines and a defined area to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas
Operates and field checks process equipment and monitors process conditions equipment and control systems in a defined area
Performs tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List (e.g. Field checks equipment preparation samples etc.)
Develop basic trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems
Monitors collects and inputs plant metrics for Statistical Process Control asset utilization conversion costs production yields and identifies opportunities for plant optimization
Develop skills to performs process equipment troubleshooting minor repairs improvements and preventative maintenance
Seeks guidance and training from Sr. Pilot Plant Technicians and Technologists
Develop foundational understanding of Life Critical Standards operate plant discipline and facility safety culture
Completes all assigned training per facility training plan

Required Qualifications:

Must have the ability to follow a 12hour rotating shift schedule
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.

Must meet one or both of the following:

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of laboratory or manufacturing experience

A minimum associates degree in Process Technology Chemistry Biology or similar technology related area is .

Your Skills:

Research and Development Operations: The ability to support and execute experimental and pilot-scale operations that contribute to the development and optimization of new products processes or technologies.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I): The practice of fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment that values diverse perspectives and ensures equitable participation across all team members.
Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work: The ability to manage time and tasks effectively by setting goals establishing priorities and coordinating activities to meet deadlines and operational needs.
Process Optimization: The skill of analyzing and improving operational processes to enhance efficiency reduce waste and increase output quality.
Cross-Functional Work: The ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from different departments or areas of expertise to achieve shared goals.
Plant Safety: Plant safety measures aim first and foremost to prevent accidents at plants where hazardous substances are used and in the event of an accident minimize the consequent health and environmental effects.

Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations include:

Wear safety equipment such as earplugs goggles and steel-toed shoes
Wear and use respirators.
Perform frequent bending reaching and lifting.
Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Frequent/occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50 lbs.
This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.

Additional Notes:

This position does not offer relocation assistance

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

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

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 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 Groups (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.
Additionally some of our locations might offer:
- 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)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Quality Assurance
Transportation Management Systems
Data Collection
Military Experience
Agriculture
Federal Aviation Regulations
Library Services
Microsoft Powerpoint
LMS
Teaching
Exercise Planning
Aviation Experience

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About Company

The Dow Chemical Company

Dow is a materials science company that offers a wide range of products and services, including agricultural films, construction materials, and medical packaging. We are committed to innovation and sustainability.

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