Operator

Dow; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

comprehensive benefits

Retirement program

Employee discounts

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Operator in South Charleston, WV. You will operate and monitor assigned plant areas, perform field checks on equipment, and report on operational tasks to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

You will work with the shift team to anticipate issues and escalate when necessary. The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of chemical or manufacturing experience, and a valid US driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in chemical operations or manufacturing.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Overtime may be required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow operating discipline to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operate and field check process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, KPIs, and control systems to meet plant goals.
• Perform scheduled and unplanned operational tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with shift teams to balance workload and meet due dates.
• Provide effective handoffs during shift changes and maintain training progress.
• Support autonomous maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Safety focus

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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 opportunity for an Operator. This role is located in South Charleston (WV). You can operate the assigned equipment or areas of the Plant. Can perform and report on operational related activities per the Operations Dashboard (OPD)-Tasks List. Utilizes discretionary time to enable sustainable performance results for the facility and 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. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities.

Responsibilities

• Follows Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Ensures adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.
• 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.
• Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
• Serves as a member of the site emergency squad 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of a 2 years of experience in Chemical operations or Manufacturing experience.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Able to work 12-hour, rotating shifts
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• 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

• Fork truck or forklift experience/certification.
• Work experience with complex machinery, including automated systems.
• Certification or an Associate degree of Applied Science in Process Technology, or Science related field (Biology, Chemistry, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: Lift, push, and pull.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Able to work in all types of weather, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Using hands to reach, grab, hold, etc.
• Use foot controls.
• Balance.
• Do repetitive movements.

Your Skills

Mechanically adept and able to apply fundamentals of physical chemistry to properly operate, maintain and improve the performance of the equipment within their area of responsibility. Computer Literacy: Basic computer knowledge, including previous experience using Microsoft applications. Interpersonal relationship: Possess strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills and effectively interact with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals. Decision Making: Demonstrate excellent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately. Effectively manages multiple competing priorities. Troubleshooting: Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills. Communication: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site. Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills. Leadership - Demonstrate the ability to inspire others and lead them through influence. Able to work with independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment. Demonstrate strong work ethic. Be Safety focused.

Additional Notes

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

• 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.
• 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. 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 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. 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. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.