Instrument Mechanic - Represented/Tariff

Dow Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for new parents

Employee stock programs

Training and mentoring opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Dow Inc. seeks an Electrician/Instrument (EI) Technician for the Bristol-Croydon, PA site, supporting Croydon and Bristol production plants.

You’ll repair, maintain and troubleshoot instrument and electrical equipment, delivering reliable technical support and documentation to owners and planners. The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to maintenance processes, and participation in the Reliability Team, with opportunities to leverage DeltaV, Allen-Bradley and GE systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years in instrumentation maintenance.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation: Flow Elements/Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Temperature Probes.
• Willing to work overtime and answer emergency calls off hours.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrument and electrical equipment with focus on instrumentation.
• Set up, calibrate, test, measure and repair electrical controls and instruments.
• Repair, maintain and install electrical and instrument equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions safely and document failure analysis.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance experience

Electrical controls knowledge

Overtime/on-call willingness

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DeltaV

Allen-Bradley

GE Series 9030

SAP

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.

Dow has an exciting job opportunity as an Electrician/Instrument (EI) Technician located in Bristol-Croydon, PA.

About you and this role - What you will do in this role

This role will be located at the Bristol Site supporting both the Croydon and Bristol production plants within Dow Coatings Materials.

The incumbent will be responsible for the safe and efficient repair, preventive and predictive maintenance of all types of instrument and electrical equipment used in the different processes on site. They will also be responsible to deliver safe and reliable technical support to the equipment owners, as well as safe and effective troubleshooting when needed.

Responsibilities

Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Maintains instrument and electrical equipment for their area of responsibility with instrumentation being the primary focus.
• Sets up and calibrates, tests, measures and repairs all types of electrical controls, instruments, and electronic variables.
• Repairs, maintains and installs electrical and instrument equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions safely and efficiently, and helps document failure analysis.
• Collects equipment operation and history data to facilitate reliability improvements.
• Actively participates in the implementation of the Global Maintenance Work Process for E/I work.
• Provides Work Activity Coordinator with all required information from each job performed, including feedback on what was found and done, and hours put in.
• Provides Field Planner with all required information to assemble an effective plan on complex E/I jobs.
• Coordinate E/I troubleshooting based on priority in plant. (Could be leveraged to other Units)
• Provides Operating Discipline for E/I tasks in area of responsibility.
• Works with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) Coordinator role in defining appropriate E/I spare parts, building equipment files in SAP, and defining necessary scheduled services for E/I in area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of DC voltage systems and UPS systems.
• Familiar with variable speed drives.
• Familiar with high voltage breakers and distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of Heat Tracing Systems.
• Willing to support off-hours calls and repairs.
• Willing to serve on the plant Reliability Team.

Qualifications

Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 or more years of experience in an instrumentation maintenance role.
• Working knowledge of common instrumentation: Flow Elements/Sensors, Pressure Sensors, and Temperature Probes.
• Willing and able to work overtime and answer emergency calls off hours.
• 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 Skills -

An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential

• Journeymans license with electrical/instrumentation.
• 4 or more years of relevant military experience in Maintenance-related roles.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Some instrument and process control (DeltaV, AllenBradley or GE Series 9030) knowledge and experience desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated safe work history.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills are required.
• Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements:

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

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
• Wear and use respirators.
• 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 a current, valid US drivers license.
• Essential functions of this position may require, among other things, that the employee use particular types of equipment -- such as on-site safety equipment that has specific weight limitations whereby the individuals own weight, plus the weight of tools and other items and materials, must not exceed a certain threshold. (For example, some types of safety equipment may be rated for a maximum weight limit of 300 pounds total.) In the event a job offer for this position were (conditionally) extended and provides for a pre-employment medical examination, the individual will be appropriately evaluated in regard to their ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for 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.