Instrument & Electrical Technician

The Dow Chemical Company

Orange (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive base pay
Bonus opportunity
Paid time off

Job summary

The Dow Chemical Company seeks an Instrument/Electrical Technician at the Orange, Texas location. You will execute maintenance tasks safely and efficiently, review job packages, obtain permits, and apply trade skills across instrumentation and electrical systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid US driver’s license. SAP and MS Office skills are preferred, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience with process instrumentation, motors, electrical circuits and distribution.
  • 2+ years of relevant maintenance experience.
  • Valid US driver’s license and eligibility to work in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Review job package and ensure safe execution.
  • Ensure maintenance procedures include hazard assessments and controls.
  • Obtain work permits and perform assigned maintenance tasks.
  • Investigate root causes and assist in planning future work.
  • Document history and support continuous reliability improvements.

Skills

Discipline and trade knowledge
Maintenance planning support
Proactive problem solving
Maintenance procedures
Continuous improvement
Data collection
Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation

Tools

SAP
Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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 This Role

Dow is seeking an Instrument/Electrical Technician at the Orange, Texas location within Sabine River Operations (SRO).


This position has the primary responsibility to execute the maintenance task in a safe, efficient and effective way.

Responsibilities
  • Review the job package and check if work can be carried out safely and according to the job package.
  • Assures that all Maintenance Procedures include a hazard assessment indicating safety, health and environmental considerations and control measures to prevent contact or exposure.
  • Obtain the work permit.
  • Perform the task for the job package.
  • If significant additional problems are identified during the job that may need a new work order, thoroughly investigate the source/cause of the problem according to the value-added work process.
  • Complete the work and return equipment to operations.
  • Assist in the analysis to ensure the problem is corrected.
  • Apply the skills of respective trade/craft/discipline in executing maintenance work.
  • Leverage trade skills to apprentice and other maintenance associates.
  • Assist in the development of Maintenance Work Procedures
  • Feedback information on job package quality and Root Cause Analysis data as required.
  • Document/record history.
  • Assist in maintenance planning.
  • Follows job plan to complete work.
  • Follows standard work procedures where available.
Required Qualifications
  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Working knowledge of process instrumentation, motors, electrical circuits and electrical distribution is required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • An Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation OR 3+ years of military experience with Instrument or Electrical experience is preferred.
  • Experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of reciprocating electrical and instrumentation systems is preferred.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Ability to use and read diagnostic tools
  • Experience using Microsoft Office software.
Physical Demands
  • The following physical demands are required with or without an accommodation
  • Must be willing and able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Must be willing and able to wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
  • Must be willing and able to wear and use respirators
  • Must be willing and able to perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
  • Must be willing and able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
  • Must be willing and able to climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground
  • Must be willing and able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Work at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less)

Skills

  • Discipline and Trade Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates proficiency in discipline and trade-specific technologies, maintenance methods, equipment systems, and technical practices required to perform work safely and effectively.
  • Maintenance Planning Support: Assists with job planning activities by reviewing job package requirements, identifying resources needed for emergency work, and providing input to planners to improve work execution.
  • Proactive Problem Solving: Understands and utilizes job package content to ensure work is completed according to scope, requirements, procedures, and established maintenance standards.
  • Maintenance Procedures and Compliance: Follows established maintenance procedures, safe work practices, and work processes while ensuring adherence to discipline-specific maintenance requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contributes to the development, review, and enhancement of maintenance procedures by providing technical feedback and recommending process improvements.
  • Data Collection: Accesses and utilizes procedures, records, and technical documentation through Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and approved maintenance information systems.
  • Work Process Effectiveness Evaluates job packages and maintenance activities, providing feedback to improve work quality, efficiency, reliability, and compliance with the Global Maintenance Work Process.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Collects maintenance history data, supports equipment performance tracking, and applies Root Cause Analysis (RCA) principles to identify issues and support continuous reliability improvements.
Additional Notes
  • No relocation assistance is available for this position.

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 30countries and employ approximately36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. 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 opens in a new tab .

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 www.dow.com opens in a new tab .

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.

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 This Role

Dow is seeking an Instrument/Electrical Technician at the Orange, Texas location within Sabine River Operations (SRO).


This position has the primary responsibility to execute the maintenance task in a safe, efficient and effective way.


Responsibilities
  • Review the job package and check if work can be carried out safely and according to the job package.
  • Assures that all Maintenance Procedures include a hazard assessment indicating safety, health and environmental considerations and control measures to prevent contact or exposure.
  • Obtain the work permit.
  • Perform the task for the job package.
  • If significant additional problems are identified during the job that may need a new work order, thoroughly investigate the source/cause of the problem according to the value-added work process.
  • Complete the work and return equipment to operations.
  • Assist in the analysis to ensure the problem is corrected.
  • Apply the skills of respective trade/craft/discipline in executing maintenance work.
  • Leverage trade skills to apprentice and other maintenance associates.
  • Assist in the development of Maintenance Work Procedures
  • Feedback information on job package quality and Root Cause Analysis data as required.
  • Document/record history.
  • Assist in maintenance planning.
  • Follows job plan to complete work.
  • Follows standard work procedures where available.

Required Qualifications
  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Working knowledge of process instrumentation, motors, electrical circuits and electrical distribution is required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • An Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation OR 3+ years of military experience with Instrument or Electrical experience is preferred.
  • Experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of reciprocating electrical and instrumentation systems is preferred.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Ability to use and read diagnostic tools
  • Experience using Microsoft Office software.

Physical Demands
  • The following physical demands are required with or without an accommodation
  • Must be willing and able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Must be willing and able to wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
  • Must be willing and able to wear and use respirators
  • Must be willing and able to perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
  • Must be willing and able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
  • Must be willing and able to climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground
  • Must be willing and able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Work at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less)

Skills

  • Discipline and Trade Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates proficiency in discipline and trade-specific technologies, maintenance methods, equipment systems, and technical practices required to perform work safely and effectively.
  • Maintenance Planning Support: Assists with job planning activities by reviewing job package requirements, identifying resources needed for emergency work, and providing input to planners to improve work execution.
  • Proactive Problem Solving: Understands and utilizes job package content to ensure work is completed according to scope, requirements, procedures, and established maintenance standards.
  • Maintenance Procedures and Compliance: Follows established maintenance procedures, safe work practices, and work processes while ensuring adherence to discipline-specific maintenance requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contributes to the development, review, and enhancement of maintenance procedures by providing technical feedback and recommending process improvements.
  • Data Collection: Accesses and utilizes procedures, records, and technical documentation through Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and approved maintenance information systems.
  • Work Process Effectiveness Evaluates job packages and maintenance activities, providing feedback to improve work quality, efficiency, reliability, and compliance with the Global Maintenance Work Process.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Collects maintenance history data, supports equipment performance tracking, and applies Root Cause Analysis (RCA) principles to identify issues and support continuous reliability improvements.

Additional Notes
  • No relocation assistance is available for this position.

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 30countries and employ approximately36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. 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 opens in a new tab .

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 www.dow.com opens in a new tab .

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.

As a Instrument & Electrical Technician, you will live and work around Orange (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America:

Employs: 700 individuals
Our footprint: Sabine River Operations
Our city: The easternmost city in Texas which is a deep-water port to the Gulf of Mexico
Nearby: Located 30 miles east of Beaumont, near the Louisiana border

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