Senior Process Automation and Electrical Specialist

Dow•Hayward, CA

1d•$83,160 - $147,960•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. Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Process Automation and Facility Electrical Specialist at our Hayward, CA location! This position would serve as the primary focal point for instrumentation and field automation reliability and improvement. In addition, this position would serve as the Hayward Site Electrical Representative, and help oversee the maintenance and reliability strategy of electrical systems in the Hayward plant. Provides maintenance craft specific support to plants. Maintains and repairs all types of equipment within craft knowledge and expertise. Participates on maintenance team which supports reliability improvement across all Operations facilities. Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience. Responsibilities/Duties: Process Control & Automation Specialist Performs calibration, tests, and repairs, as well as advanced troubleshooting on controls and instruments with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic variables. Provides technical expertise on equipment failures. Evaluates whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions. Ensures repair techniques, repair procedures, and electrical specific training are documented and filed with the plant and area maintenance group. Contributes to Facility Equipment Reliability Strategies. Owns “Top-10 Priority List” for Electrical / Instrumentation Reviews and adjusts preventative maintenance activities to assure reliability of equipment. Identifies critical spare parts for electrical and instrumentation. Develops effective MRO strategy for these parts Supports ongoing training of instrument and electrical skills for other mechanics and I&E technicians Develops working knowledge of facility Process Control system. Interfaces with Process Automation engineers to bridge gap between field instrumentation and process control systems. Executes small projects and supports ongoing continuous improvement efforts to upgrade and improve instrumentation and automation capabilities throughout the plant. Responsibilities: Facility Electrical Representative (FER) Serve as Subject Matter Expert for low and medium voltage electrical systems Electrical Focal Point for plant outages. Schedule services of outside Line Crew Address electrical findings from Electrical Safety and Reliability Assessment. Facilitate Electrical Work Process Audits. Dow Electrical Safe Work Practice focal point for site. Train new employees on electrical safety and Dow Electrical Safe Work practices.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
California general electrical certification
5+ years' experience as an electrician, lineman, electrical technologist, electrical engineer, or other electrical related field.
Working knowledge of National Electric Code.
Must have experience with Transformers and Electrical Distribution.
Current, valid US driver’s license
Ability to support the site during off-hours on occasion
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a relevant field
7+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician in Plant Maintenance.
5+ years of medium voltage experience.
Experience with Delta-V and PLC process control systems, instrument systems along with related I/O systems.

Responsibilities

Performs calibration, tests, and repairs, as well as advanced troubleshooting on controls and instruments with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic variables.
Provides technical expertise on equipment failures.
Evaluates whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.
Ensures repair techniques, repair procedures, and electrical specific training are documented and filed with the plant and area maintenance group.
Contributes to Facility Equipment Reliability Strategies.
Owns “Top-10 Priority List” for Electrical / Instrumentation Reviews and adjusts preventative maintenance activities to assure reliability of equipment.
Identifies critical spare parts for electrical and instrumentation.
Develops effective MRO strategy for these parts
Supports ongoing training of instrument and electrical skills for other mechanics and I&E technicians
Develops working knowledge of facility Process Control system.
Interfaces with Process Automation engineers to bridge gap between field instrumentation and process control systems.
Executes small projects and supports ongoing continuous improvement efforts to upgrade and improve instrumentation and automation capabilities throughout the plant.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for low and medium voltage electrical systems
Electrical Focal Point for plant outages.
Schedule services of outside Line Crew
Address electrical findings from Electrical Safety and Reliability Assessment.
Facilitate Electrical Work Process Audits.
Dow Electrical Safe Work Practice focal point for site.
Train new employees on electrical safety and Dow Electrical Safe Work practices.

Benefits

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.
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)