Power 8 Process Technicians

At a glance

Position:Power 8 Process Technicians

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

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:08/21/2024

Job Number:R2054454

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 Power 8 Process Technician located within the Oyster Creek, TX site.

Power 8 is a world scale, 425-megawatt plant utilizing a highly automated control system to interface with the GE, Mark IVe and other control systems. The facility is a highly integrated facility – providing power and steam to the entire Oyster Creek site in support of the hydrocarbon’s envelope. Power 8 is an empowered team, and all team members are expected to perform any task that is needed to support the plant and team goals.

The primary purpose of this job is the safe and reliable operation of a major power production facility. This facility is manned around the clock with minimal supervision. The team members have to be focused, flexible and empowered to assure that the plant is operated at optimum conditions.

Working as an active team member of the Power 8 empowered team, the successful candidate will provide the knowledge and skills required to control and monitor plant operations in a safe and optimal manner.

Responsibilities

• Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.

• Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems.

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

• Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.

• Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.

• Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.

• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.

• This job will require working a 12-hour rotating shift. After a short indoctrination period, the successful candidate will go on shift, training in assigned outside areas of the plant.

• The candidate will then work the various jobs and Operated Plant roles both inside and outside as determined by the empowered work team.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED/equivalent andONEof the following is also required:

• An Associate’s degree or above in Process Technology, Instrumentation/Electrical, Computer Technology, or other technology field, 3 or more years of military experience technical in nature or 3 or more years of relevant experience in the chemical industry.

• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour rotating schedule. This will include night and weekend shifts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and can learn new systems quickly.

• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.

• 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.

Additional Notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to work in such environments wearing safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

• Must be willing and able to use respirators.

• Must be willing and able to work in such environments with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Must be willing and able to work in such environments working in tight or closed-in spaces.

• Must be willing and able to climb stairs/ladders and working high off the ground.

• Must be willing and able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.

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.