Plastics Analyzer Technician

At a glance

Position:Plastics Analyzer Technician

Primary Location:Freeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:05/17/2024

Job Number:R2051664

Position Type:Regular

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re 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. We’re 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 you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and this Role

Dow has an exciting job opportunity as a Poly 7 Analyzer Technician located in Freeport, Texas.

Provides specialized technical support and solutions for project teams, operations, and maintenance. Understands and implements Most Effective Technology, work process, tools, and industry best practices within their discipline. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures inspection and maintenance records are maintained within electronic system.

• Ensures, where providing inspections, reviews are completed on time and that drawings and specifications are followed by fabricators, constructors, and maintenance contractors.

• Ensures safety in design.

• Performs calibration and preventative maintenance of analytical systems.

• Evaluates validity of data, interpret results and takes appropriate action.

• Follows EH&S and operating discipline management system (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks.

Requirements

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

• A minimum of 2 years of Instrumentation & Electrical Technician experience, or an Associate degree or higher in Instrumentation, or in lieu of an associate degree or higher, 3+ years of relevant military experience.

• Experience in and understanding the flow of maintenance work in various crafts.

• Excellent verbal / written communication skills.

• Must have a current, valid US Driver’s License.

• Have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.

• 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

• Analyzer experience is preferred

• Experience with SAP, Word, and Excel is preferred.

• A strong instrumentation background is preferred.

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is not available for 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 career.  You 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 and emotional 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.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• 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.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• 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.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth 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 35,900 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, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

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 Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.

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 (833-693-6947) and select option 8.