Pilot Plant 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.

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.

About you

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Pilot Plant Technician in Wilmington DE! 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 proficient operation of the plants to deliver product samples and process information as requested in the planned experiments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and field checks process equipment and monitors process conditions equipment and control systems in a defined area.

• Perform tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List (e.g. Field checks equipment preparation samples etc.).

• Use trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems and understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with other related teams.

• Monitor collect and input plant metrics for Statistical Process Control asset utilization conversion costs production yields and identifies opportunities for plant optimization

• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating discipline including creating and improving job procedures.

• Write SWPs and perform lock out/tag out.

• Participate in Root Cause Investigations.

• Perform process upset/crisis response activities assigned by Pilot Plant Technologist.

• Demonstrate proficient application of Life Critical Standards operate plant discipline and sets role model in safety culture.

• Complete all assigned training per facility training plan

• Move drums (55gal) and lift up to 50lbs

Required qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required and one of the following:

  • An Associates Degree or higher with emphasis in Process Technology Chemistry Biology or similar technology related area.

  • 4 or more years of relevant technical military experience/training.

  • 3 or more years of work experience in a chemical facility operations role or other relevant industry experience.

• Willing and able to work shift schedule and 12 hour rotating shift

• Ability to work overtime and holidays as needed

• 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 qualifications:

• You have 3 or more years of experience within chemical manufacturing oil/gas or industrial environment.

The physical abilities 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 pounds including repositioning of full 55gal drums on pallets

Your skills:

• Maintenance: Must have significant maintenance experience along with the ability to comfortably use hand tools.

• Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in running large-scale polymer compounding equipment preferred.

• Operations: Experience with operation of continuous integrated chemical process pilot plants. Must also have experience in chemical process research and development or production support.

• Timeliness: Must be prompt and able to stick to the shift schedule. It is imperative that the candidate must be able to arrive to assigned shifts in a timely manner.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.

• Computer Skills: Microsoft application expertise to include Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook is required.

• Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work: A self-starter who can identify prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.

• Time management: It is essential that the individual should have the ability to prioritize their workload depending on significance and deadline

Note: relocation assistance is not provided with this position.

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 .