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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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.
About you and this role
This role is responsible to safetyfocused detailoriented operator who enjoys working in a fastpaced plant this role you will operate assigned equipment and plant areas ensuring safe reliable and efficient performance. You proactively monitor processes respond to unplanned events and keep the plant running at optimal conditions. You work closely with shift teams to troubleshoot issues follow operating discipline and support continuous improvement. You may also mentor less experienced operators as part of the plants training process.
Responsibilities
- Operate and field-check plant equipment while following Operating Discipline policies procedures and standards. Monitor process conditions equipment performance control systems and key metrics to maintain desired operating rates.
- Perform routine operational tasks and respond to unplanned events efficiently.
- Collaborate with shift team members to balance workload and complete tasks on time. Conduct structured shift handovers to ensure clear communication.
- Maintain required qualifications and complete training goals within expected timelines. Mentor and train new or existing operators in process operations and troubleshooting.
- Perform Immediate Response duties as assigned. Initiate preliminary investigations and participate in root cause analyses.
- Track operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and enhance plant performance. Suggest improvements through facility improvement processes and Management of Change (MOC) workflows. Perform autonomous maintenance tasks including minor repairs and preventive maintenance (as permitted locally).
Qualifications
- Preferred: Associates Degree (ShortCycle Tertiary Degree) in Process Technology or a related technical field.
- Alternatively: Equivalent operational manufacturing or process operations experience in place of a degree.
- Production Unit certifications may be required depending on the site.
Your Skills
- Strong understanding of plant operations and process equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and respond effectively to unplanned events.
- High attention to safety and adherence to procedures.
- Good teamwork and communication skills especially during shift handovers.
- Ability to learn continuously and close knowledge gaps quickly.
- Basic technical/mechanical skills for minor maintenance and inspections.
- Capability to mentor and guide less experienced operators. Ability to analyses operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
Additional notes
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)
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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 .