Instrument & Electrical Technician

Dow Inc.; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to support pilot plant operations. You will troubleshoot I&E issues, calibrate instrumentation, and prepare equipment for maintenance while collaborating with maintenance technicians, engineers, and operators to ensure reliable process performance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Journeyman I&E card or equivalent training with 4 years of instrumentation/electrical experience or 4 years in the military trades,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Instrumentation Journeyman card or 4 years of instrumentation/electrical experience or 4 years of military service with skilled trades experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to work overtime, on-call, and holidays in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot instrument and electrical issues on pilot plant equipment and repair/replace as needed.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance; clear motors/switchgear and calibrate instrumentation.
• Specify and procure instrumentation/electrical equipment per application requirements.
• Test BPCS and SIS instrument loops; perform I/O loop checks on new field installations.
• Serve as I&E Lead for small capital/expense projects and maintain schedules/records.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians, Engineers and Operations for planned shutdowns.
• Provide equipment specs to Process Automation Technicians/Engineers for control code
• Assist with training Run Plant Technicians and Engineers on instrumentation.
• Maintain equipment documentation and records.

Skills

I&E troubleshooting

VFDs & Switchgear

Calibration

Safety SIS

Team leadership

Instrumentation lead

Education

Associates Degree in Instrumentation

Electrical field training

Tools

Arc/Flash training

Electrical certification

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role, youre in the right place.

About You and This Role:

You would support multiple pilot plant facility operations. You are a team player, have good prioritization and organizational skills, and demonstrate competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting Instrument and Electrical issues with Pilot Plant equipment. Assessing and diagnosing problems and conducting repair or replacement of equipment
• Preparing equipment for maintenance by electrically clearing motors, switchgear, etc. Maintaining Instrument & Electrical (I&E) equipment including VFDs, Switchgear, transformers, power supply battery backup systems, various instrumentation, etc. as well as Calibrating instrumentation
• Specifying and procuring Instrument and Electrical equipment according to the application requirements in terms of power supply, flow, temperature, pressure, process fluids, area classification, etc
• Conducting periodic function and proof testing of BPCS and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) instrument loops
• Loop checking Input/Output (I/O) loops for new field installations
• Serving as the I&E Lead for expense and small capital projects
• Maintaining instrument schedules and other records associated with plant process instrument and electrical equipment
• Working with Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance System Administrator, Technical Advisor, Operations Coach, and Engineers to prepare for planned plant shutdowns to complete repairs or new installations
• Providing instrumentation and electrical equipment specifications as needed to support department Process Automation Technicians and Engineers in developing process control code
• Assisting with Instrumentation and Electrical equipment training for new Run Plant Technicians and Engineers

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of Instrumentation Journeyman card or documented training with 4 years of relevant instrumentation and/or electrical experience or a minimum of 4 years of military service with applicable skilled trade job experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, etc.
• Must have the ability to work overtime as an on call rotating basis and holidays as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position
• 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.

Physical Demands:

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
• 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.
• Must have 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.

Preferred Skills

• Certified to work within Arc/Flash distances for up to 600 volt services
• Electrical certification
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Certification
• 5 or more years of industrial instrumentation and electrical experience
• Associates Degree in Instrumentation or electrical / associated field

Additional Notes

• We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

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 Groups (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds 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 visiting www.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 on www.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.