PHL Senior Technician - L3 - Represented/Tariff

The Dow Chemical Company; Las Piñas; On-site; PHP 100,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science firm is seeking a Senior Technician to operate and maintain plant systems in Las Pinas, Philippines. The successful candidate will need a Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree or equivalent experience and will work in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include monitoring process equipment, assisting in training, and optimizing operations. Join us for competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Equitable base pay and bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health and life insurance packages

Opportunities for training and mentorship

Competitive yearly vacation allowance

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts for shopping

Qualifications

• Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree in Process Technology or related field preferred.
• In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience required.
• This role will need to shift.

Responsibilities

• Operates and field checks process equipment.
• Performs scheduled operational tasks and resolves unplanned events.
• Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel.
• Initiates and documents preliminary investigations for events.

Skills

Teamwork and Cooperation

Chemical Hazard and Personal Protective equipment use (PPE)

Emergency Preparedness and response

Education

Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree in Process Technology

Production Unit certifications

Job description

PHL Senior Technician - L3 - Represented/Tariff

At a glance

Position: PHL Senior Technician - L3 - Represented/Tariff

Primary Location: Las Pinas (PHL), Philippines

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 company serves approximately 36,000 people across 30 countries and delivered $43 billion in sales in 2024.

About you and this role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Shift Process/Reactor Operator with working locations in Las Pinas City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

The role operates assigned board equipment or areas of the Plant. Operates the plant’s computer operating system to start‑up, run and shut‑down the plant, as needed. Performs and reports on operational related activities per the Operations Dashboard (OPD)‑Tasks List. Utilizes discretionary time to enable sustainable performance results for the facility. Utilizes operations knowledge and experience, to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable and optimal manner. Works with Shift Team members to efficiently anticipate and resolve unplanned events within the capabilities of the shift team and effectively escalates issues that cannot be resolved to the appropriate support roles. Understands the plant’s full operation and is responsible for its continued and safe operation. Trains other less experienced operators. 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

• Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals.
• Performs scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.
• Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.
• Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
• Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
• Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant’s training process.
• Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
• Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.
• Tracks and utilizes the plant’s key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities. Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline. Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.
• Performs Autonomous Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, procedures, processes and disciplines. Note: Subject to local agreements.

Qualifications

• Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree (i.e. Associate’s Degree) in Process Technology or related field plus process operations, manufacturing or other related experience preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience required.
• Production Unit certifications typically required.
• This role will need to shift.

Preferred Skills

• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Chemical Hazard and Personal Protective equipment use (PPE)
• Emergency Preparedness and response

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, 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)

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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024.

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 Dow’s equal opportunities is available on dow.com.

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