Maintenance Instrument Technician

Dow•Plaquemine, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 - What you will do in this role We are looking for the next Maintenance Instrument Technician to support Zone 3 in Plaquemine, LA. As the Maintenance Instrument Technician, you provide maintenance craft specific support to plants. Maintain and repair all types of equipment within craft knowledge and expertise. This role 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.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma and one or more of the following:
An associate’s degree or higher in science or technical related discipline.
3 years of relevant military training/experience accepted.
3 years of relevant instrument/maintenance experience.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
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.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: 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. Lift a maximum of 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.
Instrumentation & Calibration: Proficient in setting up, calibrating, aligning, and testing pneumatic, electrical, and electronic instruments and controls.
Technical Troubleshooting: Skilled in diagnosing equipment issues, performing failure analysis, and implementing effective repairs.
Preventative Maintenance: Experienced in executing routine maintenance tasks and collecting operational data to support equipment reliability.
Mechanical Aptitude: Capable of maintaining, repairing, and installing process machinery, including specifying and sizing components.
Planning & Coordination: Able to collaborate with planners and operations to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities.
Documentation & Compliance: Strong attention to detail in documenting maintenance work and adhering to established processes.
Team Collaboration: Willingness to support and mentor less experienced team members as an informal resource.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and correct equipment problems.
Calibrate and align equipment.
Complete preventative maintenance activities.
Check sizing of components and parts.
Specify, requisition, and install parts and equipment.
Coordinate maintenance spare parts.
Assist in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance through planner, work coordinator and operations input.
Set up and calibrate, test, measure and repair all types of controls and instruments with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic variables.
Repair, maintain and install equipment and machinery which is used in the process.
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions and document failure analysis.
Collect equipment operation and history data to facilitate reliability improvements.
Work within established Maintenance Work Processes and help resolve issues that surface as a result of planning and scheduling work.
Participates in startup coverage, weekend callout, and night shift work as needed.

Benefits

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, financial, and social 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.
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 Group’s (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)